East African Submarine System (EASSy) Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is the EASSy?
A
undersea fibre optics cable system connecting countries in east Africa to the rest of the world
2
Q
How long is the EASSy?
A
the fibre cables span 10,000km
3
Q
Who is the EASSy financed by?
A
development financial institutions e.g. world bank
4
Q
What are two con’s of the EASSy?
A
Predominately benefits countries are not landlocked, neighbouring landlocked counties can benefit through cross border on land fibre connections.
Cables also damaged by anchors, fishing, weather e.t.c which can reduce connectivity
5
Q
What are 3 pro’s of the EASSy?
A
transport large quantities of data at high speeds.
cheaper than satellites
puts business on equal footing as global markets
