News From Around The World Of Submarine Telecoms For The Week Of July 13-17

SubTel Forum

The SubTel Cable Map changelog for July 13, 2020 outlines a number of updates and additions that have been made over the last month. SubTel Cable Map – July 13, 2020 Changelog Monday, July 13, 2020

Future Systems

NO-UK Com AS and Altibox Carrier are pleased to announce that the marine survey for the NO-UK submarine fibre cable is now underway. NO-UK Marine Survey Operations Now Underway Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Telia Carrier will serve as an anchor customer for Bulk Infrastructure's new high capacity submarine cable system named ‘Havsil’. Bulk Infrastructure Secures Telia on Route From Norway Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Technology and Upgrades

According to Google's experiment using one of its subsea fibre optic cables, it could be useful for earthquake and tsunami warning systems. Google Says It Might Be Possible to Detect Earthquakes, Tsunamis With Submarine Cables Friday, July 17, 2020
Infinera announced that GÉANT selected Infinera’s industry-leading 600G transmission technology for its next-generation pan-European network. GÉANT Awards Infinera Contract to Deploy 600G Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Sparkle and Ciena have announced the upgrade of Sparkle’s 10,476km next-generation fibers on the Curie submarine telecoms cable. Sparkle Upgrades Curie with Ciena’s WaveLogic 5 Monday, July 13, 2020

State of the Industry

Global Cloud Xchange announced that the company's Board of Directors has appointed Carl Grivner as CEO, effective 10 July 2020. Carl Grivner Appointed CEO of Global Cloud Xchange Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Google and Alphabet announced the 'Google for India Digitization Fund,' worth $10bn.The funds will be invested over the next 5-7 years. Google Announces $10bn India Investment Tuesday, July 14, 2020