Mauritius is a small island nation located in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. It is known for its beautiful beaches, lagoons and reefs, as well as its diverse culture, which is influenced by Indian, African, Chinese and European traditions.
The Rodrigues Submarine Cable System (MARS) is a submarine cable system that connects Mauritius and Rodrigues, a small island located approximately 560 kilometers east of Mauritius. The cable system was built by Mauritius Telecom in partnership with Emtel Ltd and Omantel.
The MARS cable system is approximately 700 kilometers in length and has a capacity of up to 16 terabits per second. It was designed to improve connectivity between Mauritius and Rodrigues, as well as to provide a high-speed broadband connection to the islands.
The MARS cable system is also connected to other international submarine cable systems, including the South East Asia-Middle East-Western Europe 5 (SEA-ME-WE 5) cable system, which connects Mauritius to Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
The MARS cable system has played a significant role in improving the connectivity of Mauritius and Rodrigues, and has helped to drive economic growth and development in the region. It has also improved the ability of the islands to communicate with the rest of the world, which has had a positive impact on tourism, trade and other industries.