Sparkle has signed an MoU with Turkcell for a new subsea cable solution in the Mediterranean region.

Mar 6, 2025

Telecom Italia’s submarine cable unit Sparkle has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkcell, a mobile phone operator of Turkey, to launch a new subsea cable solution in the Mediterranean region.

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Under the agreement, both the companies will construct a 4,000 km diversified subsea cable route linking Turkey to Europe’s telecommunications ecosystem.

The new cable, running between Izmir in Turkey and Chania in Greece, will support more than 25 Tbps per fiber pair and integrate with Sparkle’s BlueMed cable system, increasing connectivity from Chania to major points in Milan.

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The partnership between Sparkle and Turkcell aims to strengthen internet connectivity by tapping into the strengths of both companies to deliver uninterrupted digital connectivity across the region.