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Chinese engineers patenting submarine cable cutting tech

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News The patents relate to an “ocean towing type cutting device” that can be used to severe cable on the seabed On Friday, a report from Newsweek shared the news that Chinese engineers had logged multiple patents for anchor-like devices specifically designed to sever submarine cables.

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Sparkle signs deal to recycle 22,000km of submarine cable

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News The new partnership with Oceanic Environmental Cables (OEC) save more than 35,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (COe) from reusing the cable materials The new deal will see OEC acquire and recover over 22,000km of Sparkles unused submarine cables from the Mediterranean seabed. million kilometres.

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NATO funds satellite backup for subsea internet cables

Telecoms Tech News

A NATO-backed initiative is looking to bolster the internet’s resilience against disruption by quite literally taking things to the next level: space. Read more » The post NATO funds satellite backup for subsea internet cables appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Sparkle Signs an Agreement with Nexim for the Provision of Global Internet Connectivity

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In addition to media services, Nexim provides on-demand broadcast and AV contribution services for international clients, as well as global connectivity solutions. The two operators thus strengthen their collaboration which also includes other synergies in the field of international connectivity.

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Globe Telecom to manage Philippines landing of MYUS cable

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News The 19,000km cable system is set to connect Malaysia to the US This week, Philippines operator Globe Telecom has announced that it has been selected to build and manage the local section of the MYUS cable system, including building a landing station at Davao City. The submarine cable industry is evolving rapidly.

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One cable to rule them all: Meta’s $10bn plan to build global subsea cable 

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News The company currently has shared ownership of 16 subsea cables worldwide Meta is planning a $10 billion subsea cable project spanning 40,000 kilometres around the world, according to a new report from TechCrunch, citing two confirmed sources close to the company.

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Connected Britain Awards 2024 Shortlist

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Total Telcom is delighted to announce the shortlisted entrants to this year’s Connected Britain Awards ! The competition’s winners will be announcd at the Connected Britain Awards ceremony, taking place on Day 1, Wednesday 11th September, on the Keynote Stage at 6.20pm – 7pm. Get your tickets today!