News From Around The World Of Submarine Telecoms For The Week Of July 6-10

Current Systems

RTI Connectivity and NEC Corporation jointly announced the successful completion of the JGA North (Japan-Guam-Australia North) Cable System. JGA North Cable System Is Ready for Service Monday, July 6, 2020

Future Systems

The Chennai-Andaman & Nicobar Islands (CANI) submarine cable system project has received clearance from India’s National Board for Wildlife. Cable to Andaman & Nicobar Islands Gets Green Approval Thursday, July 9, 2020
Installation of the new submarine fibre optic cable system from Montserrat, to the BU between Guadeloupe and Antigua, has been completed. Montserrat’s Subsea Cable Connectivity Completed Monday, July 6, 2020

State of the Industry

Facebook’s investments in submarine cables increase the supply of international bandwidth, reduce costs and result in more connectivity. Facebook to Deliver Over $200B in Economic Benefits Friday, July 10, 2020
Following its successful emergence from Chapter 11, Seaborn announced the appointments of board members Pete Hayes and Don Shassian. Seaborn Charts Course After Emergence from Chapter 11 Thursday, July 9, 2020