Subsea
E2A Transpacific Subsea Cable Work Started
An international consortium comprising Chunghwa Telecom, SoftBank Corp., SK Broadband, and Verizon Business has officially commenced the construction of the East Asia to North America (E2A) submarine cable system. This high-capacity system will feature 12 fibre pairs and offer a total data capacity exceeding 182Tbps, spanning approximately 12,500 km across the Pacific Ocean. It will […]
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Odisha to Establish Cable Landing Station in Puri to Boost Digital Infrastructure
In a strategic initiative to position Odisha as a global digital hub, the state’s Electronics and IT Department is planning to set up a Cable Landing Station (CLS) in Puri. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja reviewed the progress of the detailed project report (DPR) on 19th March, which is being jointly developed by RailTel and Deloitte. […]
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Meta Waterworth Project- Pioneering the World’s Longest Subsea Cable for Next-Gen Connectivity
Upon completion, Project Waterworth will extend over 50,000 km—surpassing Earth’s circumference—making it the longest subsea cable project to leverage the highest-capacity technology available. Connecting five major continents, including the U.S., India, Brazil, and South Africa, this initiative will deliver unparalleled digital connectivity. We’ve announced our most ambitious subsea cable endeavor yet: Project Waterworth. Once complete, […]
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Airtel’s SEA-ME-WE 6 Submarine / Undersea Cable to Boost India’s Global Connectivity
India has made a significant advancement in global internet connectivity with the arrival of a 21,700 km-long submarine cable in Chennai. This high-speed undersea cable, linking Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Western Europe, brings an impressive 220 terabits per second (Tbps) of capacity, further strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure. Airtel enhances global connectivity […]
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DoT Plans Framework for Undersea Cable Repair and Maintenance in India
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is working on a framework to establish a robust system for repairing and maintaining undersea cables in India. The initial setup cost is estimated at ₹2,500–₹3,000 crore, excluding additional expenses for labor, training, and maintaining cable inventory. Each repair operation costs approximately ₹20 crore, with an average of 4–5 repairs […]
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India’s Strategic Role in Global Submarine Cable Infrastructure Highlighted by Ministry of Communications
Submarine telecommunication cables carry about 99% of global internet traffic, enabling essential services and seamless connectivity. By 2024, over 500 active and planned submarine cable systems are operational, handling massive data transmission with remarkable efficiency. However, these cables are highly vulnerable, with 150–200 faults reported globally each year due to fishing, anchoring, natural hazards, and […]
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Google Introduces New Subsea Cable Systems Under Australia Connect Initiative
Introducing the Bosun Subsea Cable Google has announced the Australia Connect initiative, a significant investment to strengthen digital connectivity and resilience across Australia and the broader Indo-Pacific region. As part of this initiative, Google will develop new subsea cable systems, building on its existing Pacific Connect infrastructure, according to a Google Cloud blog post. […]
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FCC Sets Submarine Cable Licensing Rules Amid Evolving Technology and Security Needs
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a comprehensive review of its licensing rules for submarine cables, which serve as vital infrastructure for global communication and economic activity. This marks the first major update since 2001, reflecting significant advancements in technology, economic considerations, and national security concerns over the past two decades. Today we voted […]
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Italy in Talks with Google to Establish Submarine Cable Network Base Stations in Sicily
Alphabet’s Google is in discussions with the Italian government to establish base stations in Sicily for a submarine fiber optic cable network across the Mediterranean, according to cabinet undersecretary Alessio Butti. Speaking during a Group of Seven ministerial meeting, Butti stated, “Google is very interested, and we are in talks about base stations in Sicily.” […]
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Undersea Cable Landing Station in West Bengal to be Operational by 2026
An undersea cable landing station is set to become operational in Digha, Purba Medinipur district, by the first quarter of 2026, according to Amit Mitra, principal chief advisor to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Speaking at the Indo-Pacific Economic Conclave 2024 organized by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce, Mitra noted that the project, spearheaded […]
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