In response to the soaring global demand for fast, secure connectivity, China Mobile International Limited (CMI) is significantly investing in four new submarine cable systems. These systems promise to robustly service the substantial growth in mobile data usage in quickly digitising regions such as Africa. However, as aging cables become outdated, the race is on for fresh investment to keep pace with customer needs and the rapid development of next-gen technologies.
EllaLink has been selected by French Guiana’s SPLANG to construct an 8,000 km submarine link, a pioneering step towards direct, high-capacity connectivity between Latin America and Europe. This commendable feat also includes the addition of a 2,100 km cable extension, further broadening the EllaLink network. Embracing cutting-edge technology, such as the ROADM WSS branching unit, the extended network ensures direct and speedy connectivity from French Guiana to Europe, with an RTD latency of under 80 ms.
EXA Infrastructure, the largest dedicated digital infrastructure platform connecting Europe and North America, today announced the extension of its network in the Mediterranean, linking Crete with mainland Greece via a second diverse submarine route as part of its ongoing strategic investment to accelerate its customers growth.
NEC Corporation, along with its subsidiary OCC Corporation and Sumitomo Electric Industries, has stated that they have conducted the first testing of an uncoupled 4-core underwater fiber cable and confirmed its transmission performance to fulfill the stringent requirements of global telecommunications networks. International data usage is anticipated to increase by 30-40% by 2026, owing to reasons such as the expansion of 5G mobile data and the necessity to exchange ever more content between data centers located around the world. Submarine networks are using space division multiplexing (SDM) technology to fulfill this need, which increases the number of separate spatial channels to maximize the overall capacity of the system, decrease energy usage and minimize the cost per bit transferred. Multicore fiber is projected to increase the number of parallel optical fiber cores without changing the size and structure of underwater cables, allowing the introduction of second generation of submarine SDM…
Vodafone’s ambitious infrastructure project around the Black Sea aims to bypass Russia, significantly enhancing VoIP and internet traffic flow in the region. With a €100 million investment, Vodafone and Vodafone Ukraine are set to fortify digital sovereignty through fiber optic technology, boosting network resilience and connectivity for Ukraine and neighboring countries.
LG CNS will invest $72 million to build Indonesia’s largest AI data center in Jakarta with Sinar Mas by 2026. Featuring over 100,000 servers and scalable power capacity, the project blends sustainability with high performance, positioning Jakarta as a key regional digital hub.
Sparkle has expanded its presence in Greece with a second Point of Presence in Thessaloniki, enhancing international connectivity for Greece and the Balkans. The new facility offers Tier 1 IP services, advanced security, and access to major cable systems, reinforcing Thessaloniki’s role as a digital hub.
EXA Infrastructure sets a new benchmark in digital connectivity by launching the first new North Sea subsea cable in 25 years. This 1,200 km fibre route, including a critical 115 km subsea segment, connects London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Brussels, enhancing Europe’s capabilities.
Sparkle has launched a new Point of Presence in San Diego, expanding its U.S. network and enhancing connectivity across the Americas. Integrated with its global Seabone backbone, the new site offers high-speed IP services, robust security features, and diverse routes for improved reliability.
Orange Business has unveiled its new Defense & Security Division, affirming its dedication to sovereignty in defense and homeland security. This aligns with its “Lead the Future” strategy, targeting strategic verticals with sovereignty implications.
