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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Chile, Google sign first-of-its-kind deal for undersea cable
Chile and Google on Wednesday signed an agreement to install the first-ever submarine fiber optic cable between South America, Asia and Oceania by 2027. "This cable not only meets a technical need, but also represents a bet on resilience, diversification of digital routes, and the opening up of new possibilities for international collaboration," Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren said at the signing ceremony in Santiago. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Faster alternative for Chile Chile is currently connected to the US and other continents via an undersea cable. This new initiative, called the "Humboldt Project," is expected to provide a faster alternative. The project is also expected to benefit Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. The plan is to build a 14,800 kilometer (9,200-mile) cable from Valparaiso on Chile's western coast to Australia's Sydney, via French Polynesia. "The idea of building this cable is that it can also be used not only by Google but also by other users, such as technology companies operating in Chile," said Cristian Ramos, director of telecommunications infrastructure for Latin America at Alphabet, Google's parent company. The partnership was first announced in January 2024. Chile's government had then said the cable would have a capacity of 144 terabytes per second and would last 25 years. Chile's telecommunications minister Juan Carlos Munoz said the new cable will also reduce the lapse between sending and receiving a signal, which will cause a big difference in the field of telemedicine. Google has invested somewhere between $300 million and $550 million (€250-480 million), local officials said. The Chilean government will contribute $25 million (€ 21 million) to the project.
See - Sada Elbalad
3 days ago
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Chile, Google Launch Trans-Pacific Undersea Cable Project
Israa Farhan Chile has signed a landmark agreement with Google to construct the first submarine fiber optic cable connecting South America directly to Asia and Oceania. The ambitious Humboldt Project, scheduled for completion by 2027, aims to enhance global digital connectivity and data resilience. Announced during a formal ceremony in Santiago, Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren emphasized the strategic importance of the project, calling it a step toward diversifying digital infrastructure and strengthening international collaboration. The undersea cable will span approximately 14,800 kilometers (9,200 miles), linking Valparaíso on Chile's Pacific coast with Sydney, Australia, via French Polynesia. Currently, Chile connects to the wider internet primarily through North America. The Humboldt Project will offer a significantly faster and more direct route for data traffic across the Pacific, promising reduced latency and increased bandwidth capacity. The cable is expected to benefit not only Chile but also regional neighbors including Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. Cristian Ramos, Alphabet's Director of Telecommunications Infrastructure for Latin America, confirmed that the new fiber network will be available to multiple users beyond Google, opening opportunities for technology firms across the continent. Initially unveiled in January 2024, the cable will feature a capacity of 144 terabytes per second and is designed for a 25-year lifespan. Chilean Telecommunications Minister Juan Carlos Muñoz highlighted its potential to revolutionize sectors such as telemedicine by dramatically cutting signal transmission delays. Google is investing an estimated $300 million to \$550 million in the project, while the Chilean government has pledged $25 million. The cable marks a major milestone in digital infrastructure and positions Chile as a critical hub in the evolving landscape of global internet connectivity. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Chile, Google sign deal for first-ever S.America-Asia fiber optic cable
SANTIAGO: Chile and Google inked an agreement Wednesday for the installation of the first-ever submarine fiber optic cable between South America, Asia and Oceania by 2027. South America relies for its digital connectivity on infrastructure running through North America, and the new multi-million dollar will provide a faster alternative. 'This cable not only meets a technical need, but also represents a bet on resilience, diversification of digital routes, and the opening up of new possibilities for international collaboration,' Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren said at the signing ceremony in Santiago. Dubbed the 'Humboldt Project,' the 14,800-kilometer (nearly 9,200-mile) cable will run from Valparaiso on Chile's Pacific coast to Sydney, Australia, via French Polynesia. According to Google, this will be the first such cable to directly connect South America and the Asia-Pacific. When the partnership was first announced in January 2024, the Chilean government stated the cable would have a capacity of 144 terabytes per second and a lifespan of 25 years. It could also benefit other countries in the region such as Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. 'In an international context marked by growing geopolitical tensions and strategic competition... initiatives such as the Humboldt Project take on particular importance,' Van Klaveren said. The new cable will notably reduce 'latency' -- the lapse between sending and receiving a signal, added Transport and Telecommunications Minister Juan Carlos Munoz. 'This fraction of a second could make the difference between a good and a less good intervention' in the field of telemedicine, he said. Google has not disclosed the amount of its investment, but the head of state-owned company Desarrollo Pais, Patricio Rey, said the original price tag had been estimated at between $300 million and $550 million. The Chilean state will contribute $25 million.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Chile, Google sign deal
SANTIAGO: Chile and Google inked an agreement Wednesday for the installation of the first-ever submarine fiber optic cable between South America, Asia and Oceania by 2027. South America relies for its digital connectivity on infrastructure running through North America, and the new multi-million dollar will provide a faster alternative. 'This cable not only meets a technical need, but also represents a bet on resilience, diversification of digital routes, and the opening up of new possibilities for international collaboration,' Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren said at the signing ceremony in Santiago. Dubbed the 'Humboldt Project,' the 14,800-kilometer (nearly 9,200-mile) cable will run from Valparaiso on Chile's Pacific coast to Sydney, Australia, via French Polynesia. According to Google, this will be the first such cable to directly connect South America and the Asia-Pacific. When the partnership was first announced in January 2024, the Chilean government stated the cable would have a capacity of 144 terabytes per second and a lifespan of 25 years. It could also benefit other countries in the region such as Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. 'In an international context marked by growing geopolitical tensions and strategic competition... initiatives such as the Humboldt Project take on particular importance,' Van Klaveren said. The new cable will notably reduce 'latency' -- the lapse between sending and receiving a signal, added Transport and Telecommunications Minister Juan Carlos Munoz. 'This fraction of a second could make the difference between a good and a less good intervention' in the field of telemedicine, he said. Google has not disclosed the amount of its investment, but the head of state-owned company Desarrollo Pais, Patricio Rey, said the original price tag had been estimated at between $300 million and $550 million. The Chilean state will contribute $25 million.
DW
3 days ago
- Business
- DW
Chile, Google sign first-of-its-kind deal for undersea cable – DW – 06/05/2025
The "Humboldt Project" will connect Chile to Australia with a 14,800-kilometer cable and improve connectivity. Other South American countries, such as Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil are also expected to benefit. Chile and Google on Wednesday signed an agreement to install the first-ever submarine fiber optic cable between South America, Asia and Oceania by 2027. "This cable not only meets a technical need, but also represents a bet on resilience, diversification of digital routes, and the opening up of new possibilities for international collaboration," Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren said at the signing ceremony in Santiago. Faster alternative for Chile Chile is currently connected to the US and other continents via an undersea cable. This new initiative, called the "Humboldt Project," is expected to provide a faster alternative. The project is also expected to benefit Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. Protesters halt new data center To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The plan is to build a 14,800-kilometer (9,200-mile) cable from Valparaiso on Chile's western coast to Australia's Sydney, via French Polynesia. "The idea of building this cable is that it can also be used not only by Google but also by other users, such as technology companies operating in Chile," said Cristian Ramos, director of telecommunications infrastructure for Latin America at Alphabet, Google's parent company. The partnership was first announced in January 2024. Chile's government had then said the cable would have a capacity of 144 terabytes per second and would last 25 years. Chile's Telecommunications Minister Juan Carlos Munoz said the new cable will also reduce the lapse between sending and receiving a signal, which will cause a big difference in the field of telemedicine. Google has invested somewhere between $300 million and $550 million (€250-480 million), local officials said. The Chilean government will contribute $25 million (€ 21 million) to the project. Europe's undersea cables under attack? To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Edited by: Elizabeth Schumacher
