Subsea
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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Reliance Jio and Orange in Talks for Undersea Cable Network
Mauritius’ leading telecommunications company is currently in discussions with operators such as Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. and Orange SA to establish a new undersea cable network that will connect Africa, Indian Ocean islands, and Asia. This initiative aims to enhance redundancy in a region frequently affected by cable breakdowns. The proposed line, known as T4, […]
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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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Telkom Enhances Internet Capacity to 51.8 Tbps and Broadens Submarine Cable Infrastructure
TelkomGroup has taken proactive measures to enhance its internet capacity to 51.8 terabytes per second (tbps) in anticipation of the expected surge in communication traffic during the upcoming Lebaran holiday. Additionally, the group has augmented its network capacity and coverage by increasing the capacity of its undersea cable infrastructure by 1.7 Tbps since January 2024. […]
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Undersea Cable Damage Disrupts India’s Telecom Connectivity
In recent days, three crucial undersea cables linking India to global telecom networks — Asia-Africa-Europe-1, Europe India Gateway, and Tata Global Network — have suffered damage, possibly due to targeted attacks. This development has compelled major telecom operators like Bharti Airtel Ltd., Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd., and Tata Communications Ltd. to redirect their traffic through […]
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EU’s Initiative to Enhance Resilience of Subsea Internet Cables
The European Commission has released recommendations aimed at enhancing the security and resilience of submarine data cables, proposing that private finance should drive projects aimed at expanding capacity, with government assistance if required. These recommendations, outlined alongside a white paper analyzing Europe’s digital infrastructure needs, urge member states to undertake tasks like regular stress testing […]
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NEC Successfully Establishes Submarine Cable System for BSNL, Linking Kochi and the Lakshadweep Islands
NEC Corporation India (NEC India) and NEC Corporation have announced the successful completion of the Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Cable (KLI), a flagship optical submarine cable system in Southern India. Developed under the ‘Digital India’ Mission, the project aimed to connect Kochi and the Lakshadweep Islands within 1,000 days. Funded by the Universal Services Obligation Fund […]
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Government Efforts to Enhance Internet Connectivity in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep
The Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs provided details in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha regarding digital/broadband connectivity initiatives in the Island Union Territories. The Government of India has implemented numerous measures to enhance digital/broadband connectivity in the Island Union Territories of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep, aiming […]
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Why Subsea Data Centers Face Challenges in Taking Off?
“The concept of subsea data centers is gaining attention, with China claiming the world’s first commercial subsea data center. China Telecom and Tencent are reported as customers for the facility, which features a core module weighing 1,300 tonnes deployed in 35-meter deep waters off Lingshui on Hainan Island. The project, initiated by Beijing Highlander Digital […]
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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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