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Papua New Guinea Communication Optical Cable

Fiber and communications infrastructure knowledge brief Published 04 Jun 2024

Prepared for preliminary research by the ENSAA knowledge desk. Confirm optical interfaces, port or core capacity, electrical input and output, enclosure protection, thermal design and installation limits against current standards and product documentation.

PNG's optical cable infrastructure is primarily managed by PNG DataCo and supported by the Coral Sea Cable System, providing high-speed international and domestic connectivity. Coral Sea Cable System (CS2)The Coral Sea Cable System (CS2) is a 4,700 km submarine fiber-optic cable linking Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea and Honiara in the Solomon Islands to Sydney, Australia, a major global internet hub. The system has a total capacity of 40 terabits per second, with each country able to access up to 20 terabits/sec if fully expanded.

CS2 uses Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) and 100G technology, ensuring high reliability and scalability. The project was constructed by Vocus Communications and Alcatel Submarine Networks, with funding from the Australian and PNG governments. The CS2 project also includes the Solomon Islands Domestic Network (SIDN), a 730 km submarine cable connecting Honiara to provincial centers, and is designed to reduce reliance on expensive satellite links while improving internet speed and affordability.

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G DataCoPNG DataCo Limited is the primary operator and maintainer of PNG's fiber-optic network. The company manages over 12,000 km of fiber optic cable, including both international and domestic links, and operates three data centers and 51 satellite infrastructures across the country.

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G DataCo's network covers 67 out of 96 districts, with 44 districts connected via fiber and 23 via satellite, achieving a 70% district connectivity rate. The company also maintains international Points of Presence (PoPs) in Sydney, Guam, Hong Kong, and Jayapura, sourcing peering and IP transit services from Tier 1 providers.

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Co is also responsible for implementing the Domestic Submarine Cable network, a 5,600 km system connecting at least 15 coastal and maritime provincial centers, funded through a combination of PNG government contributions and a loan from China's EXIM Bank. This network aims to provide reliable, affordable, and consistent in-country connectivity. East Coast NetLinkEast Coast NetLink, part of the East Coast Group Ltd, provides fiber optics connectivity solutions for businesses and organizations in PNG.

Their services include high-speed internet, secure data transmission, cloud services, and satellite communications for remote areas.

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Link offers customized solutions for enterprises, government agencies, and SMEs, ensuring reliable connectivity even in rural regions. They also provide satellite services via Hong Kong hubs using C Band, Ku Band, and Ka Band platforms, supporting backup and emergency communications. Impact on PNG TelecommunicationsThe combined efforts of PNG DataCo, East Coast NetLink, and the Coral Sea Cable System have significantly enhanced PNG's telecommunications landscape.

These initiatives have: Increased internet speed and reliabilityReduced costs for wholesale and retail digital servicesExpanded access to remote and rural areasSupported economic and social development by connecting PNG to global networks Overall, PNG's optical cable companies and submarine cable projects are central to modernizing the country's digital infrastructure, improving connectivity, and fostering economic growth.

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This reference is intended for preliminary fiber and communications infrastructure research. Optical interface, fiber type, port or core capacity, electrical input and output, enclosure protection, cooling, installation limits and applicable standards must be verified for the specific project.

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