The damaged submarine cable that caused an internet blackout in Ghana in March has been successfully repaired, according to MainOne, a leading supplier of underwater fiber optic internet connectivity.
The damage, which happened on March 14, had an impact on Ghanaian telecommunication companies’ internet, data, and Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services.
In a statement released on Friday, May 10, MainOne praised the efforts made by all parties involved in finding a solution.
“Working closely with regional partners, maintenance providers, vessel owners and permitting authorities, MainOne completed the necessary repairs to its submarine cable system, thanks to the diligent efforts of all stakeholders, and has resumed regular operations with the utmost integrity of its submarine cable,” said Funke Opeke, managing director of MainOne.During this period, MainOne provided restoration capacity and rerouted traffic on its network to minimise the impact on its customers”.
“We are immensely grateful for the support and collaboration of our partners, the patience of our valued customers, and the unwavering commitment of our team during this outage,” she added.
MainOne claimed that the successful repair of its underwater connection demonstrated both its devotion to supporting West Africa’s digital development and its commitment to its consumers.
