Google subsea cable reaches Sydney

Google subsea cable reaches Sydney

Google executives confirmed that the cable reached shore in the Maroubra area of Sydney, New South Wales. The landing is part of Google’s broader South Pacific Connect initiative, first announced in October 2023, aimed at improving the resilience and reliability of digital connectivity across the region.

The Tabua subsea cable will connect the United States and Australia via Fiji and is expected to enter service later this year. The system reportedly includes 16 fiber pairs, each designed for a minimum capacity of 17 Tbps.

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