Manx Telecom, a leading provider of telecommunication services on the Isle of Man, has confirmed a significant expansion of the island’s subsea connectivity. Partnering with Aqua Comms, the investment undertakes to enhance the resilience and reach of the Isle of Man’s telecommunications infrastructure, catering to both residential and corporate consumers.
The partnership with Aqua Comms allows Manx Telecom secured subsea fibre accessibility for the forthcoming quarter-century. Designed to operate in unity with the core network of Manx Telecom, this collaboration vows limitations-free access and speed. This will fortify the Isle of Man’s telecommunications structure, offering improved security, capacity, variety, and resilience.
Manx Telecom’s leader, Gary Lamb highlighted the need for robust connectivity to answer the growing digital needs of residents and businesses. “Practically everything we do online connects to content beyond the Isle of Man,” he stated, underlining the necessity for diversity, resilience, and capacity to meet the escalating demands of island customers.
The investment also secures the necessary capacity for future-proofing the needs of data centre and fibre broadband consumers – accounting for the surge of 4K and 8K televisions, incrementing number of connected appliances in homes and the burgeoning gaming industry. It will pave the way for embracing emerging technologies, said Gary Lamb.
He stressed on the pivotal role of reliable connectivity for the thriving of local and globally-operating enterprises based on the Island. Lamb concluded, “Enhancing our telecommunications infrastructure, we are enabling local businesses to prosper in the international market. We underpin the Isle of Man’s reputation as an appealing and competitive investment and commerce destination.”
The alliance with Aqua Comms further cements Manx Telecom’s dedication to meeting customer needs through dependable and scalable connectivity. Aqua Comms’ network offers direct landing into Ireland, providing reliable access to international data centre hubs that enhances availability and dependability.
This news underlines Manx Telecom’s commitment to its clients’ growing demands, facilitating seamless connections to global content and services.