Manufacturers of optical cables in Angola

Angola Cables and Angola Telecom are two key companies involved in the manufacture and operation of optical fiber cables in Angola.

Angola Cables

Angola Cables is a Luanda-based telecommunications infrastructure company that owns and operates submarine fiber optic cable systems, including the South Atlantic Cable System (SACS), MONET, and WACS, connecting Angola to the Americas, Europe, and Africa . Formed in 2009, the company is majority-owned by Angola Telecom and other Angolan telecom operators, and it provides both domestic and international connectivity, data center services, and digital infrastructure for multiple industries . Angola Cables also manages domestic networks like ADONES, linking Angolan coastal cities with fiber-optic cables .

Angola Telecom

Angola Telecom is the state-owned telecommunications operator and a major stakeholder in Angola Cables, holding 51% of its shares . The company participates in the West Africa Cable System (WACS) consortium and operates landing stations for submarine cables in Angola, providing both domestic and international fiber optic connectivity . Angola Telecom plays a central role in Angola's ICT sector and digital transformation initiatives, supporting both government and private sector communications. Together, Angola Cables and Angola Telecom form the backbone of Angola's optical fiber infrastructure, enabling high-capacity data transmission, international connectivity, and the development of the country's digital economy .