Google to Construct First Subsea Fiber-Optic Cable Linking Africa and Australia
Google is set to build the first subsea fiber-optic cable connecting Africa and Australia. This move comes as major cloud providers compete for business, with Google aiming to catch up with AWS and Microsoft’s Azure. The announcement follows recent widespread outages in Africa caused by faulty undersea cables. Google aims to position itself as a […]
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Google Subsea Cables Invested with USD 1 Billion for Connectivity with Japan
Google has revealed its intention to invest USD 1 billion in digital connectivity to Japan, aiming to enhance digital infrastructure across the Pacific region. The initiative encompasses the expansion of the Pacific Connect project and the implementation of two new subsea cables, namely Proa and Taihei. In collaboration with partners such as KDDI, ARTERIA, Citadel […]
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Google Pixel Phones Will Soon Enable eSim Conversion
In 2022, Apple took a bold step by eliminating the physical SIM slot in the iPhone 14 and fully embracing eSIM technology. Although Android phones have yet to fully adopt this change, it appears to be on the horizon. Despite the convenience that eSIM brings for both users and carriers, the transition process can be […]
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Google Play Took Down Two Int’l eSIM Services Apps from Play Store in India After DoT’s Orders
Google has taken down two apps, Airalo and Holafly, offering international eSIM services from the Google Play Store in India following directives from the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) aimed at curbing cyberfraud. Both applications, facilitating eSIM-enabled telecom services globally, were removed from the Google Play Store for the Indian region. Despite attempts to seek comments […]
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Google’s Nuvem Subsea Cable to Enhance Internet Infrastructure, Linking US, Bermuda, and Portugal
Google is expanding its internet infrastructure by introducing a new subsea cable system called “Nuvem.” This cable adds to Google’s extensive investments in undersea cables, which have included collaborations with other companies such as Unity and Curie. In 2019, Google embarked on its first wholly private subsea cable project with Curie, connecting California to Chile. […]
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