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Srikapardhi April 15th, 2024 12:06 PM 0 COMMENTS

Viettel and Singtel Collaborate to Deploy Vietnam-Singapore Cable System

Vietnamese telco Viettel (Viettel Solutions) and Singaporean telco Singtel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate towards bolstering digital connectivity between Vietnam and Singapore. The agreement outlines plans for the deployment of the Vietnam-Singapore Cable System (VTS), a direct link between the two nations, Viettel said in an official release. Also Read: Google Announces USD 1 Billion Investment in Subsea Cables and Connectivity to Japan Cable System Deployment... Read More

Srikapardhi April 11th, 2024 10:56 AM 0 COMMENTS

Google Announces USD 1 Billion Investment in Subsea Cables and Connectivity to Japan

Google has announced plans for a USD 1 billion investment in digital connectivity to Japan to enhance digital infrastructure across the Pacific region. The initiative includes expanding the Pacific Connect project and the deployment of two new subsea cables, Proa and Taihei. The Pacific Connectivity Initiative In collaboration with partners, including KDDI, ARTERIA, Citadel Pacific, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), the project aims to establish new... Read More

Yashika Goel April 1st, 2024 11:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

STL Expands Partnership With Vocus for Faster Network Deployment in Australia

Optical and digital solutions company STL (Sterlite Technologies) today announced that it has expanded its partnership with Australia's fibre specialist and network solutions provider, Vocus Group. STL has been involved in collaboratively developing optical fibre solutions tailored to Vocus' requirements, the company said. Also Read: STL Showcases Glass to Gigabit Capability at FTTH Conference 2024 in Berlin Optical Fibre Solutions Vocus owns and operates more than 25,000 kms of fibre... Read More

Srikapardhi March 19th, 2024 9:48 AM 0 COMMENTS

Ooredoo Group and E& Launch Gulf Gateway Cable

Ooredoo Group and E& have partnered to deploy subsea technology, launching the enabling Gulf Gateway Cable (GGC1) system. The technology partners said the system will provide better latency with enhanced international connectivity and high reliability, connecting Data Centres in Abu Dhabi and Doha. Also Read: Ooredoo Group Prepares to Upgrade Core Networks for 5.5G Transition Network Capacity Expansion The deployment of GGC1 significantly increases the existing network capacity, allowing Ooredoo... Read More

Srikapardhi March 18th, 2024 10:03 AM 0 COMMENTS

GlobalConnect Completes Nordic Super Fiber Cable Project

Digital infrastructure provider GlobalConnect has finalised the construction of its 2,600 km super fibre cable, capable of transporting all data in the Nordics. The project is valued at 1 billion SEK and will serve as a key infrastructure route between the Nordics and mainland Europe. GlobalConnect's Super Fiber Cable The cable now connects Northern Sweden to Berlin, spanning three countries, marking the largest Nordic digital infrastructure initiative in a decade.... Read More

Srikapardhi March 11th, 2024 9:12 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ciena Upgrades SEA-ME-WE 4 Submarine Cable to 122 Tbps

Networking solutions provider Ciena announced today that it has recently completed an upgrade to its submarine cable system route, South East Asia – Middle East – Western Europe (SEA-ME-WE 4), enabling a capacity increase from 65 Tbps to 122 Tbps. Ciena said this upgrade has nearly doubled the cable's capacity to support the growing demand for more bandwidth across the Asia-to-Europe route. Also Read: Sparkle Secures Right to Use Algar’s... Read More

Yashika Goel February 29th, 2024 10:53 AM 0 COMMENTS

Sparkle Secures Right to Use Algar’s Fiber Optic Asset on Monet System

Telecom Italia's international services arm, Sparkle, has announced a partnership with Algar Telecom, the IT and telecom company of Brazil's Algar Group, to acquire the rights to use the Algar Telecom fiber optic asset on the Monet submarine cable system, connecting Brazil to the United States (US). Furthermore, Algar Telecom's current and long-term strategic objectives will be guaranteed through a service agreement, Sparkle said in an official release on Wednesday.... Read More

Srikapardhi February 19th, 2024 7:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

Batelco and e& Sign MoU to Land Al Khaleej Subsea Cable in UAE

Bahraini telecommunications provider Batelco and e& (Etisalat) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the landing of the Al Khaleej subsea cable system in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The agreement will see the 1,400 kilometer long Al Khaleej subsea data cable system, fully owned by Batelco, connecting Bahrain to Oman, Qatar, and the UAE. Also Read: Batelco Partners With Tencent Cloud for CDN Integration in Bahrain Regional Communication... Read More

Srikapardhi February 12th, 2024 3:25 PM 0 COMMENTS

Bayobab Lands 2Africa Subsea Cable in Ghana and Nigeria

"Bayobab is pleased to have successfully landed the 45,000 km-long 2Africa cable in Ghana and Nigeria," the company formerly known as MTN GlobalConnect announced last week. Pan-African digital connectivity company MTN GlobalConnect rebranded itself as Bayobab last year, as reported by TelecomTalk in May 2023. Also Read: E&, TE, Telin, and an Indian Operator Sign Deal for International Cable System Project The 2Africa Consortium Reportedly, the 2Africa consortium, comprising Bayobab,... Read More

Srikapardhi February 9th, 2024 2:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

E&, TE, Telin, and an Indian Operator Sign Deal for International Cable System Project

UAE-based E&, Telecom Egypt (TE), Telin, and a major Indian operator have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a consortium with the aim of developing the ICE IV Project. While the name of the major Indian operator is not disclosed, the joint statement noted that this new Data Center (DC) to DC system shall seamlessly connect the intra-Asia region to India and the Middle East on a... Read More

Srikapardhi February 7th, 2024 5:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

E& to Anchor 2Africa Subsea Cable in UAE

E& Carrier and Wholesale announced that it is set to anchor the 2Africa subsea cable in the UAE, with the company claiming the mark of the most extensive subsea cable system landing to date. Reportedly, 2Africa subsea cable will land at e&'s neutral SmartHub Data Centre. "The chosen gateway for this development is the city of Kalba, in the northeast, complementing E&'s existing Fujairah cable landing station, fortifying diversity and... Read More

Srikapardhi February 4th, 2024 2:21 PM 0 COMMENTS

4iG and Telecom Egypt Advance Subsea Cable Project Between Albania and Egypt

Hungarian telecom operator 4iG and Telecom Egypt have agreed upon the terms of cooperation for the construction of the express subsea cable between Albania and Egypt. This agreement follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in October 2023. Under the terms of the agreement, both companies will establish a joint venture for the intercontinental subsea cable project. Also Read: 4iG to Invest HUF 150 Billion in Digital Infrastructure... Read More