Somalia's Lifeline to the Global Internet
Submarine fibre-optic cables are vital communications infrastructure in the digital age and are critical to a fast-paced, data-driven economy. They carry the overwhelming majority of Somalia's international internet traffic, linking the country to global networks and markets.
Reliable submarine cable landings expand international bandwidth, lower the wholesale cost of data, strengthen network resilience through route diversity, and create a level playing field for operators. Under the National Communications Law of 2017, the NCA licenses and supervises cable landing operators to ensure open access, fair competition, technical compliance and the protection of this strategic national asset — supporting investment, connectivity and economic development across Somalia.
WHY IT MATTERS FOR SOMALIA
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International bandwidth Higher capacity gateways for a growing digital economy.
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Lower data costs Competition at landing points reduces wholesale prices.
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Network resilience Multiple cables and routes safeguard continuity of service.
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Investment & growth Open, well-regulated access attracts long-term infrastructure investment.
Submarine Cable Services & Information
Four clear pathways for operators, investors, government stakeholders and the public.
Submarine Cable Licensing Guidelines
How to apply for authorisation to land, own or operate a submarine cable in Somalia — eligibility, required documents, fees, application steps, institutional approvals and processing timelines.
View Guidelines →Submarine Cable Landing Stations
Approved cable landing stations across Somalia — including Mogadishu, Berbera and Bosaso — and the role each plays in improving international connectivity and regional bandwidth.
View Landing Stations →Regulatory Status and Compliance
Track the compliance status of each licensed submarine cable system operating in Somalia — showing which cables are fully compliant with NCA requirements and which have pending obligations.
View Compliance Status →Submarine Cable Landing Operators
The public register of licensed and authorised operators involved in submarine cable landing, operation and related infrastructure in Somalia, with their cable systems and landing locations.
View Operators →The table below reflects the current NCA compliance status for each submarine cable system operating in or landing in Somalia. Statuses are reviewed and updated periodically.
| Cable | Landing Location | Owner(s) | Operator / Licensee | Landing Station Operator |
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| DARE1 | Mogadishu; Bosaso | Consortium: Djibouti Telecom, Somtel Int'l, Hormuud, Telkom Kenya (landing partner only). Somali landing split: Somtel 50% / Hormuud 40% / Djibouti Telecom 10% | Hormuud; Somtel | SOMTEL |
| PEACE | Mogadishu; Kismayo; Berbera; Bosaso | Trunk: PEACE Cable Int'l Network Co. Ltd. Somali segments: 100% Hormuud |
Hormuud; Golis Somcable (Unlicensed) |
Hormuud Telecom Somalia Inc. Somcable (Unlicensed) |
| G2A | Berbera; Bosaso | Golis Telecom, Hormuud Telecom, Telesom | Golis; Telesom | Golis, Telesom |
| 2Africa | Berbera; Mogadishu | WIOCC, CMI & Meta |
Dalkom Somalia Somcable (Unlicensed) |
Dalkom Somalia Somcable (Unlicensed) |
| EASSy | Mogadishu | WIOCC | Dalkom Somalia | Dalkom Somalia |
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Download DocumentThe following operators are licensed and authorised by the NCA to land, own or operate submarine cable infrastructure in Somalia.
| # | Cable Systems | Landing Locations | Status |
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| 01 | DARE1, PEACE Cable | Mogadishu, Kismayo, Bosaso, Berbera | Active |
| 02 | DARE1 | Mogadishu, Bosaso | Active |
| 03 | G2A (Gulf2Africa), PEACE Cable | Bosaso, Berbera | Active |
| 04 | G2A (Gulf2Africa) | Berbera | Active |
| 05 | 2Africa, EASSy | Mogadishu, Berbera | Active |