University of Hawai'i and Ocean Networks Announce a New $120M Undersea Cable Project | Region
HONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 29, 2024--
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HONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 29, 2024--
State officials Thursday announced a $120 million project to build a submarine optical fiber cable system that will connect the Hawaiian Islands and expand high-speed broadband internet access.
According to a press release from the University of Hawai‘i, the system will have 24 fiber pairs with a design life of 25 years and is expected to be ready for service in late 2026.
The submarine optical fiber cable system will link the main Hawaiian Islands.