SING Submarine Cable to Link India, Gulf and Singapore
Why in the news
UAE-based telecom firm du joined hands with Datawave Networks to bring ashore a new undersea cable that ties together the Gulf, India and Southeast Asia.
Key facts
- Cable: Singapore-India-Gulf (SING) submarine cable system.
- Partners: du (UAE) and Datawave Networks.
- Countries linked: UAE, Oman, India, Malaysia and Singapore.
- Capacity: a 16 fibre-pair corridor.
- Target: readiness by 2030.
Significance
- Provides high-capacity, low-latency connectivity.
- Meant to serve AI, cloud computing and digital trade needs along the route.
Exam angle
- Full form: Singapore-India-Gulf cable.
- Numbers: 16 fibre pairs, 5 countries, year 2030.
- Related terms: submarine cable, low latency, landing partner.