Developing Telecoms

JUNE 6, 2025

In what is said to be the first time Google has made a deal with an entire country, the Alphabet Inc-owned technology company has this week signed a major submarine cable agreement with the Chilean government.

Cable

Developing Telecoms

JULY 17, 2025

The SJC2 consortium and NEC announced on Friday that the Southeast Asia–Japan 2 (SJC2) subsea cable is now live, officially adding more than 126 Tbps of capacity to the Asia-Pacific region.

Cable

Total Telecom

MARCH 24, 2025

SK Broadband, and Verizon Business has announced the start of construction of the East Asia to North America (E2A) submarine cable system. Photo courtesy of Chunghwa Telecom The system will be deployed by subsea cable specialist Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) and is expected to be ready for service in H2 of 2028.

Cable

Telecom Talk

JULY 14, 2025

lakh in total—and their associated villages to a robust optical fibre cable (OFC) network “Within three years, we will have all the village panchayats, which are roughly about 2.5 lakh crore, has begun rolling out to connect every gram panchayat—approximately 2.5

Connectivity

Telecom Talk

JUNE 29, 2025

The Gujarat government is in advanced discussions with Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and three other private entities to establish one or more cable landing stations (CLSs) along its coastline. “We are planning to set up cable landing stations in the state. “We are planning to set up cable landing stations in the state.

Cable

Developing Telecoms

JULY 13, 2025

Saudi Arabia-based telco stc revealed on Sunday that the 2Africa Pearls cable system has landed in Bahrain, next to Seef District, which it says will reinforce the country as a significant ICT hub in the MENA region.

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Total Telecom

JULY 11, 2025

Central to this strategy is the accelerated development of the fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network and the enhancement of the 5G mobile network, positioning the company not merely as a connectivity provider but as a comprehensive technology partner for households and businesses alike.

Network

Developing Telecoms

JULY 17, 2025

Bahrain-headquartered technology group Beyon has announced the signing of an agreement to develop Khaleej North, an 800-kilometre submarine cable system that will further expand the planned Al Khaleej Cable, expected to be in service by Q2 2026, by connecting Bahrain with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iraq.

Cable

Developing Telecoms

JUNE 11, 2025

A consortium of four subsea cable operators, Zain Omantel International (ZOI), PCCW Global, Sparkle, and Telecom Egypt, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the construction of the Asia-Africa-Europe-2 (AAE-2) subsea cable system.

Construction

Telecom Talk

JUNE 12, 2025

A consortium of four subsea cable operators—PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and Zain Omantel International (ZOI)—has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct the Asia-Africa-Europe-2 (AAE-2) subsea cable system.

Cable

Developing Telecoms

JULY 16, 2025

NEC said on Wednesday it has signed a contract with a consortium led by Singtel to build a new intra-Asian subsea cable system linking Singapore and Japan with Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea and Taiwan.

Cable

Total Telecom

MAY 9, 2025

The company’s Miami network is 100% underground and connects to 12 critical area data centers, offering a full suite of connectivity services , including dark fiber and wavelength services up to 800 Gbps.

Cable

Developing Telecoms

JUNE 4, 2025

Telecoms newcomer Aquatel has signed an agreement with Aruba telco Setar and the Curaao government to connect Curaao to the planned CELIA subsea cable that will connect various Caribbean islands to the US.

Cable

Developing Telecoms

JULY 29, 2025

India’s Birla Cable, a fibre optic cable manufacturer, and Nedia Fiber, a US-based optical fibre cable supplier, have formed a strategic alliance to accelerate the delivery of high-performance fibre optic solutions across the Americas.

Cable

VoIP Review

JULY 16, 2025

EXA Infrastructure has made a groundbreaking announcement by launching the first new subsea cable along the North Sea corridor in 25 years. EXA Infrastructure has established two new cable landing stations and upgraded existing facilities. The post EXA Unveils First North Sea Cable in 25 Years appeared first on VoIP Review.

Cable

Total Telecom

JULY 25, 2025

The new, dedicated submarine cable will provide a high-capacity route to Europe, delivering enhanced performance, ultra-low latency, and full redundancy compared to existing infrastructures. This agreement marks a significant step in strengthening digital ties between Europe and North Africa, ” said Enrico Bagnasco , CEO of Sparkle. “

Cable

Total Telecom

MAY 29, 2025

.- Valencia Digital Port Connect (VDPC), a Spanish telecommunications infrastructure company developing the Barracuda submarine cable project in collaboration with private equity firm Teset Capital, has selected the municipality of Sagunto as the landing site for the submarine cable and a multipurpose data center.

Cable

Developing Telecoms

JULY 28, 2025

Nokia announced on Monday that it is supplying its subsea optical solutions for the Medusa Submarine Cable System owned by AFR-IX Telecom that aims to connect North Africa and Europe when it goes live later this year.

Cable

Developing Telecoms

MAY 11, 2025

Sri Lankan service provider Dialog Axiata has announced the launch in the country of the IAX (India Asia Xpress) submarine cable system, which it describes as a significant part of its total investments in international connectivity infrastructure (said to be over US$100 million) aimed at bolstering Sri Lankas international network and future-proofing (..)

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Total Telecom

MAY 15, 2025

By simplifying access to information and automating more repetitive tasks, the solution has reduced by 30% the operational handling time of alerts at the NOC and by up to 80% the average execution time for massive network update campaigns. Its sales force is active worldwide and distributed over 32 countries.

Network

Telecom Talk

JUNE 3, 2025

Tata Communications integrates the new TGN-IA2 submarine cable into its global network, boosting intra-Asia connectivity and global reach.

Cable

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2025 –  As global tensions rise across multiple regions, the security of submarine cables carrying 99% of international internet traffic has become a focal point for policymakers and industry leaders. "It's an expensive undertaking to repair the cable. Remaley noted that the foundational U.S.

Cable

Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 24, 2025

WASHINGTON, March 24, 2025 – Recent disruptions to undersea communication cables have raised alarms over the vulnerability of critical infrastructure amid growing geopolitical tensions. government entities charged with securing undersea cables. In February, three undersea cables were severed in the Red Sea.

Cable

Developing Telecoms

JULY 24, 2025

Algerian operator Algerie Telecom, which offers a wide range of fixed-line, internet and enterprise solutions and Sparkle, an Italian international service provider, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the development of a new subsea cable linking Italy and Algeria.

Cable

Total Telecom

JULY 3, 2025

Press Release Sparkle , the first international service provider in Italy and among the top global operators, announces the expansion of its network in the United States with the opening of a Point of Presence (PoP) in San Diego, California. How is the submarine cable industry evolving?

Cable

Developing Telecoms

JULY 29, 2025

Surge) has deployed its subsea optical solution in a new subsea fibre network connecting Jakarta and Singapore. Nokia revealed on Wednesday that Indonesian digital infrastructure provider Solusi Sinergi Digital (a.k.a.

Cable

Light Reading

JUNE 24, 2025

The new TGN-IA2 subsea cable has been integrated into the original TGN-IA cable system, boosting the capacity of Tata Communications' intra-Asia network.

Cable

Developing Telecoms

MARCH 31, 2025

In the rapidly evolving world of telecommunications, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable (YOFC) company has emerged as a global leader.

Cable

Total Telecom

JUNE 26, 2025

Tb/s single wavelength transmission carried out across Telxius’ 6,600km Marea submarine cable between Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Bilbao, Spain. We are committed to continually upgrading our network with new and enhanced systems to better support our customers,” said Carlos Dasi, CTIO, Telxius.

Transmission

Telecom Talk

MAY 6, 2025

Digital network infrastructure solutions provider Lightstorm has announced the completion of the integration of assets acquired from RTI Cables to

Cable

Total Telecom

MARCH 6, 2025

News The MoU was signed during this years MWC Barcelona Sparkle and Turkcell have announced a new partnership to develop a subsea cable in the Mediterranean. This week, at MWC Barcelona, the two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build a 4,000 km subsea cable linking Turkey and Europe.

Cable

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 8, 2025

Amid rising global tensions, the flow of information through subsea cables has been a prime target for sabotage. What are the potential global consequences if major subsea broadband cables are damaged or disrupted? How are governments responding to the increased risks to subsea cable networks?

Cable

VoIP Review

JULY 16, 2025

Ericsson and Liberty Latin America have made a remarkable announcement by launching Costa Rica’s first 5G Standalone (SA) network. With a six-year contract, Costa Rica now boasts a fully native 5G infrastructure, powered by Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core and advanced Radio Access Network (RAN) technologies. 0.46% by 2035.

Network

Total Telecom

JULY 24, 2025

Podcasts Adlane Fellah, of Maravedis, joined Beyond the Cable to discuss why MDU connectivity has become attractive for market disruptors. MVNOs, as Fellah pointed out, typically lease capacity from larger mobile network operators “to provide a very specific mobile service offering targeted to a segment.”

Connectivity

VoIP Review

JULY 9, 2025

US cable company Comcast has reported a significant 76% increase in its network traffic from 2019 to 2024. To achieve this integration of efficiency and growth, the company is incorporating AI and machine learning into its network. The post Comcast Cuts Energy Usage Amid 5G and AI Network Growth appeared first on VoIP Review.

Video conferencing

Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 3, 2025

21,000), has voted to move forward on plans for a city-owned open access fiber network. According to a  network FAQ , the planned $24.5 million in construction costs will be paid via bonds, which would then be paid back by leasing fees by local competitors looking to access the network. 

Network

Total Telecom

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

According to Vodafone, the centre will specifically focus on the design, testing and validation of new open-source hardware, software, and processing chips that can work interchangeably in both space and terrestrial networks, according to a joint press release.

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