Tracking announcements of new systems gives some insight into the level of optimism in the industry for the need for new cables and the ability to raise money to build them, even if these cables do not ultimately get built.
The recently released second edition of Undersea Fiber Communication Systems provides an updated, detailed explanation of all technical aspects of undersea communications systems, with an emphasis on the most recent breakthroughs of optical submarine cable technologies.
Following their recent announcement of a partnership that will install over 17,000km of new subsea cable directly connecting Angola, Brazil and the United States, Angola Cables has affirmed and praised Ocean Specialists, Incorporated (OSI) for the highly strategic role the subsea cable advisory and project management firm has played in the design and development of Angola Cables’ global network build out.
OSI is pleased to support this important project by providing DOCOMO with technical planning and implementation support. Understanding the greater value this effort offers, OSI is proud to partner with DOCOMO in order to help bring this project online.
Upgrade announcements in 2015 have been coming in at the same pace as last year. There were two new upgrades announced in November, bringing the total to 19 announcements for the year to date – the exact same number that there were for the same period in 2014.
OSI looks forward to participating at PTC again this year, an industry event we have attended every year since its inception. We believe this year’s theme, ‘Reimagining Telecoms’ is part of our corporate culture—we work with telecom and energy companies every day who plan and build submarine fiber optic cables, ‘reimagining’ the benefits of broadband and the impacts worldwide.
Broadband Internet is failing to reach those who could benefit most, with Internet access reaching near-saturation in the world’s rich nations but not advancing fast enough to benefit the billions of people living in the developing world, according to the 2015 edition of the State of Broadband report. Released on September 21, the report reveals that 57% of the world’s people remain offline and unable to take advantage of the enormous economic and social benefits the Internet can offer.