The Libyan Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology Company (LPTIC) has announced the launch of the 'Medusa' submarine cable project. LUIC joined the Medusa project in 2023, and undertook the cable's full landing in Libya that is anticipated to be completed by. Libya has formally integrated into the Medusa subsea cable system, marking a pivotal advancement in its telecommunications infrastructure. This 8,700-kilometre fibre-optic network, encompassing 24 fibre pairs and a capacity of 20 terabits per second per pair, is set to connect 11 countries across. Medusa Submarine Cable System is an 8,700 kilometers submarine fibre optic system connecting the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic and the Red Sea. The project consists of four stages, with the current focus on the first two phases.