News From Around The World Of Submarine Telecoms For The Week Of September 14-18

Current Systems

Quintillion is pleased to announce today the addition of Lance Dubsky to its leadership team as Chief Security Officer. Quintillion Names Lance Dubsky Chief Security Officer Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Data Centers

PCCW Global and NJFX announced the launch of a new Point-of-Presence at NJFX CLS for direct access to PCCW Global’s MPLS network. PCCW Brings Connectivity to NJFX Through New PoP Thursday, September 17, 2020

Future Systems

Telus and the government of Canada announced a CAD 15 million investment for a submarine cable between Sept-Iles and the Gaspesie region. Canada to Connect North Shore with Submarine Cable Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Facebook has withdrawn its proposal for the Bay to Bay Express Cable System (BtoBE), according to a September 10 filing. Facebook Drops Bay to Bay Express Cable Monday, September 14, 2020

State of the Industry

The FCC will formalize coordination with “Team Telecom” which reviews the process for foreign investments in U.S. telecoms companies. FCC Formalizing “Team Telecom” Process Friday, September 18, 2020
Ocean Networks, Inc. and its subsidiary Submarine Cable Salvage, Inc. will repurpose Out of Service (OOS) submarine cable systems. Ocean Networks Contracted to Repurpose OOS Cables Wednesday, September 16, 2020