The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) in partnership with the Cable Consortium of Liberia (CCL), have embarked on a project to reroute the Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) undersea fiber optic cable network.
The network, a release said, connects the country to the global internet infrastructure.
This strategic intervention aims to circumvent a looming threat to the country’s connectivity. It will further ensure uninterrupted internet services by protecting the country’s economic and security interests.
The rerouting project, which has already begun, is a response to the increasing risks posed by damage to the ACE cable system.
The ACE cable is one of the main international internet connections to Liberia. It carries significant data traffic to and from the country, serving as a lifeline for businesses, educational institutions, government operations and individuals alike.
Without this connection, the country would face massive service outages with far-reaching consequences, including disruptions in e-commerce, financial transactions and even communication with international partners.
The LTA in collaboration with CCL has been working around the clock to devise a strategy that would prevent damage from affecting the country’s internet access.
The CCL is the company responsible for maintaining the ACE cable infrastructure in Liberia,
The risks posed by physical damage to the subsea cable, particularly in coastal areas prone to natural hazards such as storms and human activity have created a critical need for this overhaul.
During a site visit at the PHP Park to oversee the progress of the project on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, LTA Acting Chairman, Abdulai L. Kamara, emphasized the importance of the cable infrastructure to the nation’s economy, security and communication systems.
“For over a decade, Liberia has benefitted from fiber optic internet services, which have transformed our communication landscape,” said Kamara. “But over the last years, we’ve experienced several disruptions and more recently, we discovered that a serious issue could threaten our connection to the world.”
Kamara noted that the problem stemmed from damage to the cables, possibly due to the construction of a park near the cable landing site.
The construction inadvertently impacted the cable’s integrity, which was discovered during routine monitoring.
“We’re not waiting for the problem to worsen. The ACE cable landing site, where the undersea fiber optic cable comes ashore, has been compromised.
The President has meanwhile mandated the LTA to act swiftly and with the collaboration of the CCL, we are preventing a total disconnect which could cause severe socio-economic consequences,” Kamara added.
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