China’s ZTT Group to invest $100 million in cable manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia
ZTT Group plans to invest about $100 million in an 80,000‑square‑meter cable manufacturing facility at Saudi Arabia’s Ras Al‑Khair Port, with annual capacity of 500 km of submarine cables, 500 km of terrestrial cables, and 12,500 km of fiber‑optic cables to support energy, digital, and logistics ambitions.
NEC chosen to supply cable for 8,900 km East Asian submarine cable system
NEC will build the 8,900-km AUG East submarine cable, linking Singapore and Japan with key Asian markets. Driven by surging AI-enabled traffic, the Singtel-led consortium—including AWS and Microsoft—plans completion by 2029. The high-count fiber system will deliver resilient, high-capacity infrastructure vital for East Asia’s digital growth.
LS Cable & System and subsidiary will lead turnkey submarine project for 1st time ever
LS Cable & System, with LS Marine Solution, will lead the turnkey execution of the JAKO submarine cable project, linking Japan and Korea with 260 km of optical cable. Backed by global tech giants, this initiative strengthens digital infrastructure in East Asia and marks a milestone for Korean telecom engineering.
Nokia sale is completed: the ASN subsea cable business is now owned by France
Nokia completed the sale of Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) to the French State on Dec. 31, 2024, officially transferring ownership of the subsea cable business. The French State manages its new stake through the Agence des participations de l’État, reinforcing national control over strategic digital infrastructure. During the transition phase, Nokia retains a 20% shareholding in ASN and continues to […]
Prysmian names 2 new cable vessels
New Prysmian Vessels Strengthen Global Submarine Cable Leadership Prysmian Group (prysmiangroup.com) has announced two new vessels joining its fleet: the Prysmian Alessandro Volta and the Prysmian Marco Polo. These ships expand the company’s presence in the global submarine cable market and reinforce its commitment to innovation and sustainability. Expanding a High-Tech, Eco-Friendly Fleet With these additions, Prysmian now operates eight advanced […]