Reuters: Google to build subsea cables in Papua New Guinea under Australia defence treaty | ResearchBuzz: Firehose

Google to install subsea cables in PNG under defence treaty funding

Google has confirmed plans to lay three submarine communication cables in Papua New Guinea in what officials describe as a landmark upgrade to the nation’s internet backbone, Acting ICT Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr said on Thursday. Google to install subsea cables in PNG under defence treaty funding [Graphics of udersea cable representation/ai]The project is backed by Australia through the Pukpuk Treaty and will connect key population and busine…

Reuters: Google to build subsea cables in Papua New Guinea under Australia defence treaty | ResearchBuzz: Firehose

Reuters: Google to build subsea cables in Papua New Guinea under Australia defence treaty . “Alphabet’s Google will build three subsea cables in Papua New Guinea, which the largest Pacific Island nation said was funded by Australia under a mutual defence treaty, in a key upgrade to its digital backbone.”The post Reuters: Google to build subsea cables in Papua New Guinea under Australia defence treaty first appeared on ResearchBuzz: Firehose.