During its participation as a Digital Infrastructure Founding Partner of the first edition of the Connected World KSA conference hosted in Riyadh, Mobily, a leading innovator in the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sparkle, the first international service provider in Italy and among the top global operators.
The partnership will enhance connectivity solutions through Sparkle’s state-of-the-art new submarine cable systems and advanced undersea telecommunications infrastructure, which seamlessly links key regions between Europe and the Middle East. This collaboration leverages Saudi Arabia's strategic position to offer low-latency connectivity between Asia and Europe, improving global connectivity.
Under the MoU, Mobily and Sparkle have outlined a strategic agreement under which Mobily is finalizing the acquisition of dark fiber from Sparkle’s advanced submarine cable systems, which will enable seamless connectivity with strategic drop points in Chania, Palermo, Milan, and Marseille, further enhancing Mobily's international network capabilities. The project is expected to be fully completed in 2025.
Building on this MoU and the new digital path announced in October 2024 by Mobily and Sparkle, network providers, ISPs, OTTs, content and application providers, and enterprises will benefit from highly reliable, low-latency routes with scalable capacity options. Clients will also gain access to the expansive networks of both Mobily and its partner, leveraging a rich portfolio of services including Layer-1, Layer-2, and IP solutions. These offerings provide virtual access to major Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), ensuring seamless global connectivity. Additionally, customers will benefit from Mobily's extensive services within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Sparkle's comprehensive services across Italy and Europe.
“Our collaboration with Sparkle strengthens the resilience of global network connectivity between the East, the Middle East, and Europe. This partnership supports the expansion of data centers and fosters content diversification for OTT platforms and hyperscalers in the region, enabling robust digital growth and innovation,” said Thamer A. Alfadda, SVP Wholesale of Mobily. “We are delighted to collaborate with Sparkle on this significant and impactful project, marking an important milestone in our partnership.”
“We are pleased to cooperate with Mobily to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s primary and pivotal role in the digitalization of the region and reinforce the Kingdom as a strategic digital hub enabling better communication between Europe, the Middle East, and beyond,” said Enrico Bagnasco, CEO of Sparkle.
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