Malaysia-Cambodia-Thailand subsea cable launches
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A new subsea cable connecting Malaysia, Cambodia and Thailand has been launched in Cambodia, adding at least 30Tbps of regional capacity.
The Malaysia-Cambodia-Thailand (MCT) cable system was designed and deployed by Huawei Marine for Cambodia’s EZECOM, Telekom Malaysia and Symphony Communication of Thailand.
The 1,300km cable system uses 100Gbps technology, and will connect to other submarie cable systems, including the Asia-America Gateway (AAG).
Speaking at the launch of the system, EZECOM CEO Paul Blanche-Horgan said the launch is the culmination of six years of work. He said the launch of the cable will improve the security of Cambodia’s connection to the internet.
“With this cable, we are now directly connected POP to POP, which means a much more secure connection for Cambodia. This is of great importance, as [Cambodian deputy prime minister and minister of interior] Samdech Krolahom does understand, for the context of national security as well as certain key sectors like banking.”
Samdech Krolahom himself said that with the new cable, “Cambodia now has faster, more reliable, more affordable and, most importantly, a more secure internet connection for all.”
Questions & Answers
Q.Which companies were involved in designing and deploying this new subsea cable system?
Which companies were involved in designing and deploying this new subsea cable system?
The Malaysia-Cambodia-Thailand (MCT) cable system was designed and deployed by Huawei Marine. It was developed for EZECOM of Cambodia, Telekom Malaysia, and Symphony Communication of Thailand.
Q.What is the total capacity and length of the MCT cable system?
What is the total capacity and length of the MCT cable system?
The new subsea cable adds at least 30Tbps of regional capacity. The system is 1,300km long and utilises 100Gbps technology for its operations.
Q.How will this new cable improve internet connectivity for Cambodia?
How will this new cable improve internet connectivity for Cambodia?
The cable will improve the security of Cambodia’s connection to the internet by providing a direct POP to POP link. This aims to offer faster, more reliable, and more affordable internet for the nation.
Q.How does the MCT cable integrate with existing internet infrastructure?
How does the MCT cable integrate with existing internet infrastructure?
The new cable system will connect to other submarine cable systems upon launch. One example mentioned in the article is the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) cable system.