This Week in Submarine Telecoms

Jul 31-Aug 4

Conferences & Associations

The International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC) has scheduled its 2024 Plenary in Singapore from April 30 to May 2. International Cable Protection Committee Announces 2024 Plenary

Current Systems

Vocus is negotiating a A$6.3 billion offer for parts of TPG Telecom's enterprise, government, and wholesale assets. Vocus Proposes A$6.3B Bid for TPG Assets
Vocus has activated the Darwin segment of the DJSC subsea cable, enhancing Darwin's role as an Asia Pacific digital hub. Vocus Activates DJSC Subsea Cable Segment

Data Centers

Cirion Technologies plans to build a 20MW data center, SAN2, in Santiago, Chile, expected to be operational by early 2025. Cirion Plans 20mw Data Center in Santiago, Chile

Future Systems

The 2Africa subsea cable, led by Meta, has made its first landing on the west African side in Luanda, Angola. 2Africa Subsea Cable Lands in Luanda, Angola
Fiji is in discussions for the development of a second subsea cable to provide redundancy and disaster risk resilience. Fiji Explores Plans for Second Subsea Cable
The European Commission's submarine cable project linking Europe to Japan may first extend to the Philippines. EC Considers PH Extension for Submarine Cable

State of the Industry

KT Submarine Co. is set to change its name to LS Marine Solution after its finalized integration into the LS Group. KT Submarine to Rebrand as LS Marine Solution