Malaysia-Singapore-Indonesia cable commissioned
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A new subsea cable company has contracted Huawei Marine Networks to deploy a 250km cable system connecting Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.
Super Sea Cable Networks (SEAX) has commissioned construction of its SEAX-1 cable, which will connect Mersing on the eastern seaboard of Peninsular Malaysia with Singapore’s Changi and Indonesia’s Batam.
Construction of the 24-fiber-pair system is expected to be complete by the end of next year. SEAX’s market focus will be wholesale operators in emerging markets, including Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 carriers who want to own but not operate cable systems.
SEAX’s five-year plan is to target, Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia, Vietnam and Myanmar in addition to Malaysia and Indonesia.
The company has a facilities-based operator license in Singapore, an affiliate company in Indonesia and is partnered with telecoms infrastructure provider SACOFA in Malaysia.
“SEAX-1 passes through one of the busiest region in the Asia Pacific region, where bandwidth demands are increasing exponentially,” SEAX CEO Joseph Lim said.
“We believe this new submarine cable system will relieve bandwidth pressures on existing infrastructure and continue to provide this region with high-speed, reliable connectivity that will fast-track its growth.”
Indonesia’s PT Telkom last week contracted NEC to build a subsea cable system connecting six large Indonesian islands with Singapore.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific locations will the new SEAX-1 cable connect in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia?
Which specific locations will the new SEAX-1 cable connect in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia?
The SEAX-1 cable will connect Mersing on Peninsular Malaysia's eastern seaboard, Singapore’s Changi, and Batam in Indonesia. These points form the three key landings for the new subsea system.
Q.What is Super Sea Cable Networks' primary market focus for its services?
What is Super Sea Cable Networks' primary market focus for its services?
Super Sea Cable Networks (SEAX) will primarily target wholesale operators in emerging markets. This includes Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 carriers who wish to own cable systems but prefer not to manage their operations.
Q.What is the expected completion timeline for the construction of the SEAX-1 cable?
What is the expected completion timeline for the construction of the SEAX-1 cable?
Construction of the SEAX-1 cable, which features 24 fibre pairs, is anticipated to be finished by the end of next year. This will bring the new subsea connection online for the region.
Q.Does Super Sea Cable Networks have established operations or partnerships in the regions it serves?
Does Super Sea Cable Networks have established operations or partnerships in the regions it serves?
Yes, SEAX holds a facilities-based operator licence in Singapore and has an affiliate company in Indonesia. In Malaysia, it has formed a partnership with telecoms infrastructure provider SACOFA to support its operations.
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