SeaMeWe-6

SeaMeWe-6 is a submarine communications cable system that spans approximately 15,000 kilometers. It links 21 countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Oman, UAE, Qatar, Yemen, Djibouti, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, Italy, France, Greece, Tunisia and Algeria. The cable was first launched in 2017, and it has a design capacity of 20 terabits per second, which makes it one of the highest-capacity submarine cables in the world.

The SeaMeWe-6 cable is owned by a consortium of telecommunications companies, including Orange, Telecom Italia Sparkle, Vodafone, STC, PCCW Global, CAT Telecom, Etisalat, Mobily, and Omantel, among others. The cable is designed to provide low-latency, high-speed connectivity between the participating countries, thereby facilitating better communication and data transfer between them.

SeaMeWe-6 is a crucial component of the global telecommunications infrastructure, and it plays a vital role in supporting the growth of international trade, finance, and other important industries. Despite its importance, the cable is vulnerable to damage from natural disasters, such as earthquakes and tsunamis, as well as man-made threats, such as fishing nets and anchor damage. As a result, the cable is subject to regular maintenance and repair to ensure that it continues to provide reliable service to its users.