The optimistic fiber network, an extension of the Cellcom network, connects the border crossings with Jordan from north to south. This network will also allow for the connection of server farms and landing stations at strategic locations along the new fiber route. Residents of the south and Eilat can expect improved connection speeds with the launch of this network. Cellcom has informed its business partners in the south that they will be upgraded to the new fiber network.
The deployed fiber, made of glass known as “Corning,” has the capability to transmit higher rates over longer distances, enabling the transfer of thousands of gigabytes over hundreds of kilometers. The infrastructure will be used by international content and cloud providers, communication operators, and entities interested in enhancing their existing infrastructures. This network will also support the transfer of information at rates higher than those available via international media and will serve as a backup for submarine cable infrastructure.
In response to security threats in the region, Communications Minister Shlomo Karai stated that the deployment of Cellcom’s advanced terrestrial fiber between Eilat and Be’er Sheva is part of the solution. This new fiber network launch is expected to benefit Eilat and the southern region of the country by providing a secure infrastructure that connects the East to the West. Director General of the Ministry of Communications, Einbal Meshash, emphasized that the deployment makes Israel a strategic asset in global data traffic.