The SAS-2 submarine cable is a fiber optic cable that connects Saudi Arabia and Sudan. It is the second cable to be established between these two countries, with the first being the SAS-1 cable. The SAS-2 cable runs for a length of approximately 1,300 kilometers, with landing points in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and Port Sudan, Sudan.
This cable serves to provide high-speed internet connectivity and telecommunications services to both countries. It is operated by a consortium that includes Saudi Telecom Company, Sudanese Telecom Company, Etisalat, and Mobily. The cable has a capacity of up to 20 terabits per second, and is able to handle a large volume of data traffic.
The SAS-2 cable is an important piece of infrastructure that has helped to promote economic growth and development in both Saudi Arabia and Sudan. It has enabled businesses and individuals in both countries to access faster and more reliable internet services, and has facilitated greater connectivity between the two nations.