R Jai Krishna
CHENNAI: India is expected to take part in the Asia-America submarine cable
system.
Talking to CyberMedia News on the sidelines of Connect-2006 in Chennai, A K
Sinha, CMD of the state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) said that
India would participate on the futuristic project of the Asia-America Gateway
through a submarine cable system.
“The project will entail connecting Malaysia and US covering approximately
25,000 kilometers. The system is expected from the first quarter of 2009,” he
informed.
Through this cable, India and Malaysia can be connected through existing
fiber optic systems.
“Further, this will enable India to strengthen connectivity to the rest of
the world on the Pacific route,” Sinha added.
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