Submarine internet link completed
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The Asia Pacific Gateway (APG) submarine fiber optic cable line has been put into operation after four years under construction.
The APG, funded by VNPT, Viettel, FPT and CMC, aims to boost Vietnamese Internet speed.
The operation of the network aims to reduce dependence on the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) as the AAG faced incidents three times last year, which affected not only individual users but also enterprises.
The APG boasts a capacity of 54 Tbps, the highest of any network in Asia. With a total length of approximately 10,400km, the cable line connects mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Việt Nam.
Initiated in 2009, the APG is a partnership between Chunghwa Telecom (Taiwan-China), China Telecom (China), China Unicom (China), KT Corporation (RoK), NTT Communications (Japan), PLDT (the Philippines), Telekom Malaysia (Malaysia) and VNPT (Việt Nam).
Viettel has also been investing in an Asia Africa Euro-1 (AAE-1) cable system, connecting countries in Asia, Africa and Europe. The cable line is expected to operate this year.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which companies funded the construction of the Asia Pacific Gateway (APG) cable?
Which companies funded the construction of the Asia Pacific Gateway (APG) cable?
The APG cable was funded by Vietnamese companies including VNPT, Viettel, FPT, and CMC. It has been under construction for four years.
Q.What is the primary purpose of the new APG cable system?
What is the primary purpose of the new APG cable system?
The APG aims to increase internet speed in Vietnam and reduce reliance on the Asia-America Gateway. The AAG experienced three incidents last year.
Q.How does the APG's capacity compare to other networks in Asia?
How does the APG's capacity compare to other networks in Asia?
The APG has a capacity of 54 Tbps, which is stated to be the highest of any network in Asia. It has a total length of approximately 10,400km.
Q.Which countries are connected by the new APG submarine cable?
Which countries are connected by the new APG submarine cable?
The cable connects mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Việt Nam. It was initiated in 2009.
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