Alcatel to provide the submarine cable for project to connect 7 Persian Gulf countries
Alcatel Submarine Networks Wins Ooredoo Group Contract for Major GCC Submarine Cable Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) has secured a major submarine cable order from the Ooredoo Group to build one of the largest international cable systems in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The new project, known as Fibre in Gulf, will connect Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, […]
ADC Cable System inaugurated, NEC provided and installed the cable
ADC Consortium and NEC Mark Major Connectivity Milestone The ADC Consortium recently celebrated the launch of the Asia Direct Cable (ADC), a subsea system of about 10,000 kilometers that boosts connectivity across East and Southeast Asia. NEC Corporation manufactured and installed the cable, using its long experience in submarine systems. The ADC links major hubs in China (Hong Kong SAR and […]
Meta plan called ‘Project Waterworth’ calls for laying the world’s longest subsea cable
Meta Unveils Project Waterworth, the World’s Longest Subsea Cable Meta Platforms Inc. plans to build Project Waterworth, a subsea cable system spanning more than 50,000 km of fiber to connect five continents. The company describes this as the world’s longest subsea cable initiative, designed to transform global digital infrastructure. As the parent of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, Meta already drives a large share […]
Italy’s Tratos Cavi has high expectations from its acquisition of Spain’s TELNET
Expanding Reach and Production in Fiber Optic Technology In December 2024, Tratos Cavi S.A. acquired Spain-based TELNET Fibre Optic S.L.U., a strategic move that reinforces Tratos’ leadership in the fiber optics sector across Europe. TELNET’s strong foundation in fiber optic technology aligns with Tratos’ commitment to innovation, performance, and sustainable growth. Major Gains in Capacity and Capability The […]
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 […]