EXA Infrastructure signs Turkey terrestrial fibre optic route pact
Collaborates with Socar Fiber
EXA Infrastructure, Europe’s leading digital infrastructure platform, has joined forces with Turkey’s Socar Fiber to establish a new terrestrial fibre optic route across Türkiye. The new partnership seeks to diversify the traditional Red Sea corridor, crucial for submarine cables connecting Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
The newly planned 1,850km route will span Turkey, from Greece to Georgia, potentially expanding towards Iraq, thereby bolstering connectivity into the Arabian Gulf region.
The collaboration highlights Turkey’s pivotal role in the digital landscape and underscores the necessity of diversified digital corridors, which are crucial for global data transmission.
Steve Roberts, Senior Vice President of network investments at EXA Infrastructure, said: “The industry’s focus on terrestrial routes has intensified, particularly following vulnerabilities identified in the Red Sea region. Our commitment to enhancing route diversity ensures robust and secure connections between Europe, North America, and beyond.”
Socar Fiber, a subsidiary of Socar Turkey, has been a key player in Turkey’s digital infrastructure since 2013, leveraging its 1,850km fibre optic network along the Tanap Natural Gas Pipeline. The new collaboration further solidifies Socar Fiber’s sector standing and contribution to Turkey’s digital transformation.
EXA Infrastructure, a distinguished portfolio company of I Squared Capital, is Europe’s foremost dedicated digital infrastructure platform. It facilitates connectivity between North America and Asia via the Middle East.
Drawing upon more than two decades of expertise in constructing robust networks, EXA Infrastructure delivers essential modern infrastructure and unparalleled engineering proficiency.
This infrastructure forms the cornerstone for digital and economic advancement, supporting mission-critical networks for governments and enterprises, hyperscale infrastructure for leading global businesses, and ultra-low latency, high-bandwidth networks crucial for financial transactions, gaming, and broadcast services.
EXA Infrastructure, renowned for its extensive global network spanning 34 countries and over 151,000km of fibre, specialises in mission-critical networks for governments, enterprises, and hyper-scale infrastructure.
Headquartered in London, EXA Infrastructure’s portfolio includes vital connections such as six transatlantic cables and the lowest latency link between Europe and North America.
Featured image: The newly planned 1,850km route will span Turkey, from Greece to Georgia. Credit: John Cameron
