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“ Most of the telecoms operators in the GCC are connected with us , and they find our fibre optic network much more reliable than conventional telecom networks ”
– Ahmed Al-Ebrahim , GCCIA CEO
visibility over capacity in other member states and enables them to place bids using yearly , monthly or daily options . “ We are looking to maximise the revenues we make in order to reduce the annual connection fees we currently take from the member states .”
That can be done in several ways . Power is not the only commodity the interconnector carries . The network has been built to carry fibre optic cables to enable reliable telecommunications needed for core operations of the grid . GCCIA got permission of telecom regulators in the GCC to lease additional spare fibres to licensed operators for data and telecommunications , and these cables sit at the top of the towers , up to 100 metres above ground and safe from accidental or malicious interference – they haven ’ t been interrupted since operations began , providing very reliable telecom network for commercial telecom operators .
“ We contribute to the economy of the GCC by improving telecom services . Most of the telecoms operators in the GCC are connected with us , and they find our fibre optic network
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