Press Release
[Phnom Penh, Cambodia, May 25, 2015]Huawei Marine Networks Co. Ltd. (Huawei Marine), a global submarine network provider, today signed a system design and construction agreement with a consortium comprising Telekom Malaysia Berhad, Symphony Communication Public Company Limited and Telcotech Limited to build the Malaysia-Cambodia-Thailand (MCT) Submarine Cable System.Spanning approximately 1,300 km, the MCT cable system will provide connectivity between Cherating in Malaysia and Rayong in Thailand with a branching unit connecting from the main trunk into Sihanoukville in Cambodia. Access to neighbouring counties such as Laos and Myanmar will be achieved through further connection to terrestrial based networks. The MCT cable system adopts the latest 100G technology with a total design capacity exceeding 30 Tbps. The system will be commissioned and ready for commercial service by the end of 2016.
The signing event was witnessed by H.E. Prak Sokhonn, the Cambodian Minister of Post and Telecommunications, senior Cambodia government officials and other distinguished guests. It marks a milestone for Cambodia, which will benefit from its first landing of a large capacity, high-speed submarine cable system.
Huawei Marine will deploy its innovative optical amplifier that supports up to 6 fiber pairs and utilizes a slim-line titanium housing to greatly reduce the operational costs associated with system deployment by allowing for simultaneous lay and burial beneath the seabed.
This new cable system will provide Cambodia and its surrounding countries with significantly increased international bandwidth, which will enhance data intensive internet-based applications and the end user experience for both individuals and businesses alike.
Mr. Ma Yanfeng, Vice President, Huawei Marine, said, “We’re honored to partner with our customers and start working on the development and construction of the MCT optical superhighway to deliver state-of-the-art infrastructure which will contribute to the economic growth and development of the Indochina region.”
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About Huawei Marine Networks Co., Ltd.
Huawei Marine Networks Co., Limited (Huawei Marine) is a joint venture established by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and Global Marine Systems Limited. Bringing together the substantial expertise of the two parent companies, Huawei Marine integrates the state-of-the-art technologies in telecommunications and 160 years of marine operations experience with a strong commitment to the development of submarine cable communication networks throughout the globe. Huawei Marine provides highly reliable, cost-effective turnkey submarine cable system solutions incorporating system design, integration and installation services with an on-going focus and commitment to customer support for network operators.
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