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.

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Total Telecom

JANUARY 10, 2025

In traditional ODN construction, the feeder optical cables, distribution optical cables, and drop cables are stripped or terminated onsite for fiber connection. In both OSP and ISP scenarios, cable distribution boxes need to be opened before optical cable installation and connection. and the ODN 3.0

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VoIP Review

APRIL 10, 2025

A coalition of key European telecoms and infrastructure companies, including Vodafone and Orange , is urging intensified efforts to protect subsea cable infrastructure. These cables are vital for maintaining Europe’s connectivity, economic stability, defense readiness, and competitiveness.

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Telecom Talk

MARCH 28, 2025

Metas Project Waterworth, a 50,000-km undersea cable, will boost internet speeds, enhance AI applications, and support Indias digital expansion.

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Telecom Talk

MARCH 27, 2025

Indian telecom service provider Bharti Airtel has landed the 2Africa Pearls subsea cable in India, connecting India to Africa, and

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Telecom Talk

OCTOBER 19, 2024

EllaLink and SPLANG are extending the EllaLink subsea cable to French Guiana with the Lum@link system, providing low-latency, high-capacity connectivity.

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Total Telecom

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The agreement includes among its main academic objectives the implementation the world’s first post-graduate course on submarine fibre optic cables. The agreement was signed by Federico Delfino, Rector of the University of Genoa, Jayne Stowell, Board Member of the SubOptic Foundation, and Enrico Bagnasco, CEO of Sparkle.

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Telecom Talk

AUGUST 20, 2024

Digicel Suriname has successfully transitioned to the Deep Blue One submarine cable, boosting connectivity across the Caribbean and South America.

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Telecom Talk

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC) have established the International Advisory Body to strengthen

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Telecom Talk

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Indian telecom service provider Bharti Airtel has landed the SEA-ME-WE 6 (Southeast Asia-Middle East-West Europe-6, or SMW6) submarine cable in

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 20, 2025

the largest telecommunications provider in Alaska, announced that its emergency maintenance on the undersea fiberoptic cable to Sitka was successfully completed earlier this week , restoring all internet and communication services.  General Communication, Inc.,

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Total Telecom

OCTOBER 1, 2024

News The deal will support the extraction and recycling of copper cable from BT’s network until 2028 BT has secured £105 million from the sale of its surplus copper cables, according to a Guardian article published today.

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Total Telecom

JANUARY 28, 2025

News The news comes as yet another submarine cable is damaged in the Baltic Sea, with authorities suspecting deliberate sabotage The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (JCNSS) is set to explore the security credentials of the UKs submarine cable ecosystem as part of a new industry enquiry.

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Telecom Talk

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Meta unveils Project Waterworth, a multi-billion-dollar subsea cable set to become the worlds longest at over 50,000 km. Connecting five continents, the project will enhance global digital highways, AI innovation, and economic growth.

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Total Telecom

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In this sense, Chile is building a solid technological platform that will allow, among other things, the connection of the Antarctic territory with the rest of the world,explained Chiles Undersecretary of Telecommunications, Claudio Araya. Control over the continents sole submarine cable will be an important asset for Chile in this context.

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Total Telecom

APRIL 17, 2025

The sale will enable us to focus on our strategic imperatives of driving growth, delivering exceptional customer experience and building a sustainable network for the future, said Keri Gilder, CEO of Colt Technology Services in a press release. It also co-manages AS3356, one of the most widely-peered networks globally.

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Total Telecom

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

News The Asia Direct Cable (ADC) system is now fully operational, two months ahead of schedule The ADC, developed by a consortium of companies including China Telecom, China Unicom, Singtel, SoftBank, Tata Communications, and Viettel, is the first new submarine cable introduced in the Asia-Pacific in over eight years.

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Total Telecom

JANUARY 9, 2025

Nine carefully selected key themes at this years event will dive into: Commercial Strategy Sustainability Market dynamics Data centres Technology innovations Resilience and security People and skills Installation, maintenance, and operations Regulation Creating networking opportunities for this tight-knit industry is a major focus for the (..)

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Total Telecom

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Today, instead of partnering with traditional carriers for cable projects, these players are increasingly building their own private cable systems. These new cable projects are some of the largest in the world, often dominating the areas in which they are deployed. In the past, Meta had leased capacity on subsea cables.

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Developing Telecoms

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Multinational technology conglomerate Meta has formally announced what it calls its most ambitious subsea cable endeavour yet: Project Waterworth, which will reach five major continents and span over 50,000 kilometres, making it the worlds longest subsea cable project.

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Telecom Talk

MARCH 21, 2025

Odisha is set to establish a Cable Landing Station (CLS) in Puri, enhancing global connectivity, attracting tech investments, and positioning the state as a digital hub.

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 6, 2025

home to 75,000 residents, may soon have a competitor to Comcast in the cable TV market, Mayor Paige G. The proposed agreement with Astound Broadband would give the company three years to build the local cable network at no cost to the city. Astound would be the first cable competitor to Comcast in Scranton.

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Total Telecom

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

It will integrate advanced technologies to improve chip performance and reliability. The new facility will produce wafers used in various industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, and healthcare.

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Telecom Talk

DECEMBER 18, 2024

NEC Corporation announces the completion of the Asia Direct Cable (ADC), a high-capacity submarine cable that enhances communication infrastructure across East and Southeast Asia.

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Telecom Talk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions has announced the landing of the South-East Asia Hainan-Hong Kong Express Cable System (SEA-H2X)

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Telecom Talk

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Telecom Egypt and Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) have announced the successful landing of the Africa-1 subsea cable system at the Ras Ghareb cable landing station on Egypt's Red Sea coast. This marks the first of two planned landings in Egypt, with the second set for the Mediterranean coast, linking East…

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Total Telecom

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Keep up to date with the latest international telecoms news by subscribing to the Total Telecom newsletter Also in the news: Navigating the depths: Strategies for delivering successful subsea cable projects VodafoneThree reveals leadership team French energy giant EDF offers up land for data centre projects

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Ciena said on Wednesday that digital infrastructure and technology provider Cirion Technologies will deploy its solutions on subsea and terrestrial cable routes to enable its Latin American data centres to support growing demand for cloud and AI.

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Telecom Talk

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Islalink and Nokia have successfully tested Nokia’s sixth-generation Photonic Service Engine (PSE-6s) over an unrepeated 330 km submarine cable connecting

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Telecom Talk

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

The FCC has announced a comprehensive review of submarine cable licensing rules to enhance security, streamline deployment, and improve national security.

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Total Telecom

MARCH 27, 2025

Press Release Bioscopes patented bioleaching solution delivers sustainable, high value returns Cambridge, UK 25 March 2025: Bioscope Technologies is pleased to announce Techbuyer, an established international provider of ICT equipment refurbishment, resale and disposal services, as an early adopter of its e-waste bioleaching solution.

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Telecom Talk

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Orange and SETAR have announced the construction of the CELIA-CETC (Caribbean ELIte Alliance – Caribbean European Territories Cable), a new

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Telecom Talk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The UK Infrastructure Bank is investing GBP 20 million in XLCC to develop a new HVDC cable factory in Hunterston, Scotland, supporting the UK's clean energy goals.

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Telecom Talk

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Google's Australia Connect initiative aims to revolutionise digital connectivity in the Indo-Pacific with new subsea cables, interlink systems, and key partnerships.

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Total Telecom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

News The 5,536km-long America Europe Connect  (AEC-1) cable links the US to Ireland and the UK Subsea connectivity company Aqua Comms has expanded its network capacity by lighting a new fibre pair on the AEC-1 submarine cable system.

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Telecom Talk

JANUARY 30, 2025

Ooredoo partners with Alcatel Submarine Networks to develop the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) submarine cable system, enhancing digital connectivity across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

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Telecom Talk

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is reportedly planning to build its first fully owned, large-scale fiber-optic

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