Glo 1, the international submarine cable wholly owned and operated by digital and telecom services company, Globacom, has marked eight years of uninterrupted connectivity, from 2016 to date.
Throughout this period, it has maintained an excellent record in the provision of internet access for both customers in Nigeria and across Africa. It lived up to expectations in March, this year during the widespread internet disruptions as a result of cuts to other submarine cables in Nigeria and West Africa.
Glo 1 was functioning all through, providing normal operations to financial institutions, internet service providers, and data consumers.
The resilience of the facility has been attributed to its robust construction and durability by industry experts.
To further enhance its capabilities, Globacom has upgraded the Glo 1 submarine fibre cable infrastructure, optimizing its utilization and service delivery, leading to the provision of direct, low-latency connectivity to London and ensuring ultra-fast and reliable internet access.
The upgrade further complements Globacom’s continuous network expansions and upgrades, targeted at ensuring customers’ unique calling and browsing experiences.
Reiterating the capacity of Glo 1 to provide tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of various clients across different sectors of the economy, including oil and gas, manufacturers, government institutions, educational establishments, and medical facilities, Globacom explained that the cable supports key applications such as teleconferencing, distance learning, disaster recovery, and telemedicine, benefitting communities across Africa.
Globacom has sole ownership of the entire Glo 1 infrastructure, spanning access systems, national fibre-optic backbone, international gateways, international cable networks, and data centre services. The comprehensive ownership enables Globacom to offer Glo 1 clients a unique advantage through last-mile and domestic long-haul services, as well as wide presence and fibre-optic networks.
