Connecting the Coastal Areas of Colombo & Hulhumale’ With Maldives-Sri Lanka Cable

Maldives-Sri Lanka Cable (MSC); a system composed of a Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) subsystem along with an 863-kilometer fibre optic cable, has successfully landed in the Maldives. The project valued at USD 22 million is being deployed under a tripartite agreement between local telecommunication giants; Dhiraagu & Ooredoo Maldives and Dialog AXIATA, for the purpose of transporting international traffic and to further enhance the telecommunication infrastructure of the region. The MSC is equipped with Huawei Marine Networks' high-output titanium housing repeaters which is deployed to a water depth of 3,700m to provide a reliable regional telecommunications network.

At present, communities and businesses are digitalizing their services to create a safer environment to continue everyday lives consequent to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has increased the need and demand for even higher quality internet services. Interconnected to domestic networks, the increased capacity would greatly strengthen the digital ecosystem within the country and support the growing digital transformation needs.

Additionally, the project will also support and increase the network readiness to provide revolutionary 5G services throughout the country which will effectively connect the people of the Maldives to groundbreaking new technologies and pave the way for innovation, ultimately building the foundation for socioeconomic development across the nation.

Photos: Dhiraagu / Ooredoo Maldives