Advancing connectivity between the Asia-Pacific region and North America
Mar 29, 2021Kevin Salvadori, Nico Roehrich
Summary
This post announces the development of two new subsea cables, Echo and Bifrost, connecting Singapore and Indonesia to North America. These cables will increase transpacific capacity by 70% and provide a new, diverse route across the Java Sea. This investment complements existing infrastructure and aims to support the growing demand for internet access in the Asia-Pacific region, contributing to economic growth and digital inclusion.
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