In a statement released on Friday, MainOne, a key provider of internet services in Nigeria and several parts of sub-Saharan Africa, announced that the repair of the undersea cable cut, which has significantly impacted internet connectivity, may span up to five weeks.
Detailing the extent of the disruption and outlining its efforts to rectify the situation, MainOne underscored the critical role its infrastructure plays in facilitating internet access across Western and Southern Africa.
"The MainOne submarine cable carries a significant portion of the international traffic into West Africa and provides services to multiple countries, hence the magnitude of the impact," the company stated on its website.
MainOne disclosed that it has a maintenance agreement with the Atlantic Cable Maintenance and Repair Agreement (ACMA) to handle repair services for the affected submarine cable.
The repair process involves several steps, starting with the identification and assignment of a vessel to retrieve the necessary spares required for the repair operation. Once secured, the vessel will sail to the location of the fault to commence repair work.
Skilled technicians will then undertake the task of pulling the affected section of the submarine cable from the seabed onto the vessel, where it will be spliced and inspected for defects. Following repairs, the cable will be lowered back into the seabed and guided to ensure proper positioning.
According to MainOne, the entire repair process is estimated to take approximately five weeks. "This process might take 1-2 weeks for repairs, while about 2-3 weeks of transit time may be required for the vessel to pick up the spares and travel from Europe to West Africa once the vessel is mobilised," the statement explained.
As businesses, institutions, and individuals grapple with the ramifications of disrupted internet services, MainOne assured stakeholders of its commitment to expeditiously restore connectivity and minimize the impact on economic activities and daily life.
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