The Medusa submarine cable, currently being deployed, will connect Marseille in France with Bizerte in Tunisia, marking a significant step in enhancing digital connectivity across the Mediterranean.
Backed by Orange and co-financed by the European Union, the 1,050-kilometre Marseille–Bizerte segment is the first European landing point of the Medusa system — a vast network of undersea cables designed to meet the region’s growing demand for bandwidth.
Supported by the Connecting Europe Facility under the EU’s *Global Gateway* strategy, the project aims to bridge the digital divide and bolster cross-Mediterranean communication infrastructure.
According to Orange, this new link positions Bizerte as a vital hub in regional connectivity, providing secure and direct access to major European data centres in Paris, London, and Frankfurt, as well as other global destinations. The installation, carried out by Elettra Tlc and the Orange Marine vessel *Sophie Germain*, adheres to environmental preservation standards, particularly concerning marine ecosystems. Orange Wholesale CEO Michael Trabbia said the project highlights the company’s central role in ensuring digital resilience and socio-economic growth in the Mediterranean basin. With this milestone, Bizerte joins the ranks of the Mediterranean’s key digital gateways, reinforcing Tunisia’s strategic role in the region’s digital transformation.