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Zawya
08-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
du and Omantel activate submarine cable linking UAE and Oman
Telecom majors du and Omantel said they have activated the Oman Emirates Gateway (OEG), a 275-kilometre (km) international fibre optic submarine cable system, which will enhance connectivity between the UAE and the Sultanate. The project connects three international data centres: datamena DX1 in Dubai, Equinix MC1 in Barka, Oman and Equinix SN1 in Salalah, Oman OEGwill offer comprehensive resilience through dual routes (terrestrial and subsea), and provide faster cloud access, in addition to a direct connection to key data centres. Beyond telecom, Oman and UAE are also working together on key infrastructure projects including the 238-km Hafeet Rail project connecting the two countries, and an electricity interconnection project under the aegis of Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA). (Writing by P Deol; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
Zawya
08-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman: New subsea cable enhances regional digital connectivity
MUSCAT: Omantel, Oman's leading provider of integrated telecommunications services, and du, the prominent UAE-based telecom and digital services provider, have officially announced the activation of the Oman Emirates Gateway (OEG) — a state-of-the-art 275-kilometre international fibre optic submarine cable system connecting the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates. The OEG system links three major international data centres: Equinix MC1 in Barka, datamena DX1 in Dubai and Equinix SN1 in Salalah. This high-capacity express route is set to transform the region's digital landscape by delivering ultra-low latency connectivity, significantly improving operational efficiency and enhancing digital services between the two Gulf countries. Sami al Ghassany, Chief Technology and Digital Officer at Omantel, said: 'The full activation of the Oman Emirates Gateway marks a pivotal milestone in our journey towards digital transformation in Oman and beyond. We are proud to contribute to the region's content enrichment and to establish a robust, high-capacity corridor that will empower businesses across Oman and the UAE. This achievement goes beyond mere connectivity; it propels the entire region towards innovation, growth and global competitiveness'. Karim Benkirane, Chief Commercial Officer of du, added: 'The Oman Emirates Gateway is far more than just an optical cable; it is a bridge towards future-proofing the digital infrastructure of the region. This project will be a cornerstone for hyperscalers, content providers and international carriers, empowering them to enhance their presence and operational capability to meet the growing demands of the digital era'. The newly activated system offers dual-route resilience through both terrestrial and subsea links, ensuring high reliability and superior network performance. Its infrastructure is built to support the growing demand for cloud services, hyperscale computing and data-intensive applications, with direct connections to key regional data centres that facilitate international business and digital expansion. The launch of the OEG project further reinforces Omantel and du's roles as leading wholesale telecommunications providers in the Middle East.
CNET
03-07-2025
- Business
- CNET
Google Fiber Takes Its Fiber Internet Game to the Next Level Through Partnership With Nokia
For Google Fiber customers, your home internet experience could improve very soon. Just recently, Google Fiber announced its partnership with Nokia, a telecommunications company. Through this partnership, Google Fiber and Nokia have begun testing network slicing, a technology that will allow customers to personalize and have more control over their network. Google Fiber Head of Product Nick Saporito tells CNET that 'network slicing could give customers more control over how their internet performs based on what they're doing.' 'Instead of treating all traffic the same, we're exploring how customers could dedicate bandwidth to the activities that matter most to them. Think of it like putting your connection in a 'gamer mode' or 'video call mode' that you control.' Saporito said. Many of the biggest names in broadband, including T-Mobile 5G Home Internet and Verizon, are not new to this technology. Since 2023, these 5G home internet giants have begun working to establish network slicing for their services. However, this is the first time we've seen a fiber internet provider explore the potential of this technology. Once established, network slicing could push the boundaries of what fiber internet has to offer. Google Fiber has only begun testing this technology in its labs, so it's still too early to say whether it can deliver on its promise. Locating local internet providers What is network slicing? According to TechTarget, network slicing is a technique that creates many virtual networks on top of a shared network, allowing more flexibility and control over your network. This technique is often used for 5G technology, which can be divided into different slices, each tailored to meet a specific need. This technology can be promising for 5G home internet, since this connection type often suffers from network congestion. So, utilizing this technology can help allocate bandwidth and network resources. According to Verizon, 5G network slicing benefits not just for faster connectivity but can also support the enabling of Internet of Things in a manufacturing environment. For example, network slicing can help factory workers remain safe by establishing autonomous forklifts in a factory during a surge of communication traffic. Each slice of a network can be customized to have its own unique security rules, performance and characteristics, all of which can be dedicated to different purposes. What does this mean for your home internet? 'It's not about prioritizing traffic behind the scenes, it's about giving you more control, more flexibility and more ways to get the performance you need,' Google Fiber writes in a company press release. Network slicing could optimize your fiber internet connection to meet your different specific home broadband needs. For gamers, network slicing could be particularly useful. During lab testing, Google Fiber used gaming as an example by running two PlayStation 5 gaming consoles next to each other and filling the network with congestion. Naturally, the network congestion led to increased lag and slower speeds. However, after carving out a dedicated lane or specific network slice, the gaming sequence test performed much better. Thus, throwing in this technology led to a smoother gaming experience. In addition to this, network slicing could improve network security. According to that same company press release, there's a potential for something called 'transactional slices,' which would 'spin up automatically, just for a few seconds.' This process would keep financial logins secure, allowing you to connect directly to your bank without routing traffic to the broader internet. Network slicing could these benefits to your home internet: Lower lag Increased security Increased controls over your network Network slicing and fiber internet Here at CNET, we consider fiber to be the gold standard of broadband. Among all the internet connection types we've reviewed, fiber leads in speed, reliability and overall performance. Fiber internet also garners a lot of attention, as many home internet users are typically satisfied with their service. Throwing network slicing into the mix of an already solid internet connection type, like fiber, would likely push the envelope for home broadband. Take Google Fiber, for example: This ISP promises download and upload speeds of up to 8,000 megabits per second. In addition, through its fiber-optic connection, it offers a low latency, which is crucial for online gaming. Network slicing could enhance its fiber internet service in the years to come. When can you expect to experience this technology? Google Fiber's network slicing is still in its early trial period, so it's too early to say when home internet users will be able to take advantage of it. According to Saporito, Google Fiber doesn't have a specific timeline, but it plans to continue working with Nokia later this year to establish this technology across its network. 'Our recent trial was a foundational step in understanding how the technology performs in a real-world scenario. Next, we're partnering with Nokia to explore how we can integrate this into our network in a scalable way... especially around automation, which is a key requirement for making slicing practical,' Saporito said.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Boardman residents frustrated with messes left by fiber optic cable companies
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) — A group of people from one Boardman neighborhood told township trustees on Monday that more needs to be done to hold companies accountable for cleaning up after installing new fiber optic cables. Lawyer and Park Harbour neighborhood resident John Shultz addressed the problems he and his neighbors have had with companies installing fiber optic cables in the neighborhood, where a trencher sits parked on a cul-de-sac surrounded by utility line markers and piles of dirt next to curbs. 'There's one driveway that's almost completely gone at the bottom where it addresses the street, or where it merges right into the street. They have knocked out street lights. They have put holes in,' Shultz said. Boardman Administrator Jason Loree said there's little the township can do when it comes to fiber optic installations, as they're regulated by the Federal Communications Commission. 'They've had some issues in Canfield. They've had some issues in Poland,' Loree said. 'They basically can come in here and work on a right of way, and we really have no way to stop them.' But the township has hired a lawyer to determine if it can require the installation companies to post a bond before being allowed to do the work. 'To ensure that they come into a neighborhood, they leave it the way they found it, and if they don't, we can pull the bond,' Loree said. 'I do like the bond suggestion. I think that's a necessity,' Shultz said. Another complaint was that a second crew follows the installation crew to repair the landscaping damage instead of fixing it as they go. Plus, Loree said, residents should be able to know when the crews are coming. 'Now they're supposed to put it back the way they found it. It doesn't always happen,' Loree said. 'And we're also wanting to make sure that when they are coming in your neighborhoods, they should, out of courtesy, be posting door hangers.' 'We would impose upon you to be our spokesperson to say, 'Hey, not only in Park Harbour, but anywhere — off Glenwood Avenue, off Market Street — these neighborhoods don't deserve this type of treatment,'' Shultz said to the trustees. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Washington Post
05-06-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Google partners with Chile to deploy a trans-Pacific submarine cable
SANTIAGO, Chile — Google signed an agreement with Chile on Wednesday to deploy an undersea fiber optic cable connecting South America with Asia and Oceania, a first-of-its-kind project that aims to cement the South American country's status as a major digital hub. The Humboldt Cable, envisioned for deployment in 2027, is a 14,800-kilometer (9,200-mile) submarine data cable that will connect Chile's coastal city of Valparaíso with Sydney, Australia through French Polynesia. The initiative is being launched almost a decade after it was first proposed in 2016, and six years after the initial studies to determine its feasibility. 'This is the first submarine cable in the South Pacific, so it's an important commitment', Chilean Transport Minister Juan Carlos Muñoz told journalists. Chile, home to one of Google's largest data centers in Latin America, is currently connected to the United States and the rest of the region via an undersea cable. This cable also provides Chile with a longer route to other continents. Officials from both Google and the Chilean government hailed the project as critical infrastructure with potential to attract millions of dollars in investment from major tech companies, mining and banking firms in Chile and Australia. '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. Although Google did not disclose its total investment, Patricio Rey, general manager of local partner Desarrollo País, a state-owned infrastructure company, estimated the cable project's value at $300 million to $550 million, with Chile contributing $25 million. The Humboldt Cable will establish Chile as a data gateway for the Asia-Pacific, while strengthening its relations with Asian nations, especially China, its largest trading partner. It also comes as demand for undersea cables surges due to increased reliance on cloud computing services. The next stages involve installing the submarine cable, selecting and contracting a telecommunications operator, and constructing landing stations in Chile. The initiative could heighten tensions as Chile finds itself caught in the middle of an intensifying rivalry between China and the Trump administration. Undersea cables have long been flash points in geopolitical disputes . ____ Follow AP's coverage of Latin America and the Caribbean at
