Subsea

Chile moves closer to connecting Antarctica with submarine fibre-optic cable

The Chilean Undersecretariat of Telecommunications (Subtel) and the Development Bank for Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) have officially partnered with Pioneer Consulting and Salience Consulting to undertake a feasibility study for a submarine fibre-optic cable linking continental Chile to Antarctica.

Russia's Rostelecom reports subsea cable damage in the Baltics

Russia's state-controlled telco Rostelecom said one of its subsea cables in the Baltics has been damaged by “an external impact”.

Tunisie Telecom signs key deal for 5G-ready submarine cable

Tunisie Telecom has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Medusa Submarine Cable System, as part of its plans to launch 5G services.