January 19th, 2025 12:04 AM 0 COMMENTS

India’s Data Transmission Capacity to Quadruple in 2025 with New Submarine Cables: Report

India's data transmission capacity is projected to increase fourfold by 2025 with the activation of new submarine cable systems connecting the country to key global markets, said TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti at the Digicom Summit, as reported by PTI. Currently, India hosts 17 international subsea cables across 17 landing stations. Also Read: US FCC Launches Comprehensive Review of Submarine Cable Licensing Rules Submarine Cable Infrastructure "As of the end... Read More

January 3rd, 2025 7:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nokia Completes Sale of Alcatel Submarine Networks to French State

Nokia has completed the sale of Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) to the French State, marking the end of its ownership of the submarine communications company. The deal, completed on December 31, 2024, sees Nokia retain a 20 percent stake and board representation during a transition period, with plans for the French State to eventually acquire Nokia's remaining interest. Also Read: US FCC Launches Comprehensive Review of Submarine Cable Licensing Rules... Read More

December 25th, 2024 11:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telin and Partners Launch New Cable Landing Station at Nongsa

PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin), a subsidiary of Telkom Indonesia, in partnership with PT Citranet Sarana Digital (Citra Connect), has inaugurated a new Cable Landing Station (CLS) at Nongsa Digital Park, Batam. This facility is a significant step in advancing Indonesia’s digital connectivity and strengthening its role in the global digital ecosystem. The new landing station provides the operator with a new site for international connectivity, after previously using Tanjung... Read More

December 19th, 2024 11:29 AM 0 COMMENTS

NEC Completes Construction of ADC Submarine Cable

NEC Corporation announced on Thursday, December 19, the completion of the Asia Direct Cable (ADC), a high-capacity submarine cable connecting China, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The ADC, owned by the ADC Consortium, features multiple pairs of optical fibers capable of carrying over 160 Tbps of data traffic, meeting the demand for communication infrastructure in the East and Southeast Asian regions. Also Read: ITU and ICPC Form Global... Read More

December 6th, 2024 8:53 AM 1 COMMENTS

Ministry of Communications Emphasises India’s Role in Submarine Cable Infrastructure

Submarine telecommunication cables are the backbone of global communication, carrying approximately 99 percent of internet traffic and supporting critical services. As of 2024, over 500 active and planned submarine cable systems are in operation, transmitting vast amounts of data with high efficiency. However, these cables remain vulnerable to damage, with an estimated 150–200 faults occurring globally each year. Damage arises from various factors, including fishing, anchoring, natural hazards, and equipment... Read More

December 4th, 2024 9:29 AM 0 COMMENTS

Orange and SETAR Launch CELIA-CETC Cable Project in the Caribbean

Orange and SETAR have announced the construction of the CELIA-CETC (Caribbean ELIte Alliance - Caribbean European Territories Cable), a new high-capacity "express" fiber optic system in the Caribbean. This undersea cable will connect Aruba and Martinique to Florida (US), enhancing digital connectivity across the region as part of the broader CELIA cable system. Also Read: US FCC Launches Comprehensive Review of Submarine Cable Licensing Rules Digital Connectivity Across the Caribbean... Read More

December 3rd, 2024 7:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

Italy Completes Fiber Network Project Connecting 21 Small Islands

Italy's infrastructure agency, Infratel, has announced the completion of a project to bring high-speed broadband infrastructure to 21 of the country's small island communities. With this achievement, Italy has reached a significant milestone by completing the "Minor Islands Connection" Plan, connecting its smaller islands to a fiber-optic network. The EUR 45 million project, financed through PNRR funds, was implemented by Infratel Italia SpA and executed by Orange's subsidiary, Elettra Tlc... Read More

December 3rd, 2024 8:55 AM 0 COMMENTS

ITU and ICPC Form Global Advisory Body to Strengthen Submarine Cable Resilience

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC) have established the International Advisory Body to strengthen Submarine Cable Resilience. This global initiative aims to fortify the backbone of global communications, which carries over 99 percent of international data exchanges. Also Read: ITU Establishes International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience Importance of Submarine Cables Submarine cables are critical to the internet, commerce, government operations, and digital... Read More

December 1st, 2024 10:48 AM 0 COMMENTS

Meta Plans USD 10 Billion Subsea Cable to Manage Global Data Traffic: Report

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is reportedly planning to build its first fully owned, large-scale fiber-optic subsea cable extending around the globe. The project, spanning over 40,000 kilometers, is expected to require an investment of more than USD 10 billion. It aims to enhance Meta's infrastructure to meet the growing demand for data usage driven by its artificial intelligence (AI) products and services, according to a... Read More

November 26th, 2024 10:14 AM 0 COMMENTS

Google Announces New Subsea Cable Systems for Australia Under Connect Initiative

Google has announced the Australia Connect initiative, an investment aimed at enhancing digital connectivity and resilience across Australia and the Indo-Pacific. The initiative will deliver new subsea cable systems and build on the existing Pacific Connect initiative, Google Cloud said in a blog post. Also Read: US FCC Launches Comprehensive Review of Submarine Cable Licensing Rules The Bosun Subsea Cable The Bosun subsea cable will connect Darwin, Australia to Christmas... Read More

November 25th, 2024 11:27 AM 0 COMMENTS

US FCC Launches Comprehensive Review of Submarine Cable Licensing Rules

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to launch a major, comprehensive review and update of licensing rules for submarine cables that transmit information between continents and fuel economic activity. The US agency noted that the last review took place in 2001, and since then, the technology, economics, and national security environments surrounding these systems have changed significantly. Also Read: ITU Establishes International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience Submarine... Read More

November 21st, 2024 9:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

Stc Group Inaugurates 2Africa Pearl Submarine Cable System and Data Centre Park

Stc Group said it continues to implement its digital infrastructure expansion to enhance its international footprint. Through its subsidiaries, center3 and stc Bahrain, the company is expanding projects in data centers and submarine cables, connecting Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This infrastructure expansion is expected to support the development of the digital economy in Bahrain. Also Read: Telecom Egypt Lands Africa-1 Subsea Cable on Red Sea Data Center Park... Read More

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