PEACE cable links Singapore to France for enhanced connectivity
Designed to meet the growing demand for robust international connectivity, the cable offers fast, open, and flexible data transmission.
China Mobile International (CMI) has officially activated the Pakistan & East Africa Connecting Europe (PEACE) submarine cable, a groundbreaking project that spans 15,000 kilometres, linking Singapore to France and extending its reach to Malaysia and various European countries. This cable is designed to deliver fast, open, and flexible connectivity between Asia and Europe, addressing the growing demand for reliable international data transmission.
China Mobile’s commitment to collaboration is evident in constructing the PEACE cable, which involved 11 partners. This open cable solution aims to provide neutral and flexible interconnection services to carriers, over-the-top (OTT) service providers, and enterprises worldwide. By leveraging the New Egypt Crossing, CMI utilises a network of fully diversified terrestrial cables across Egypt, moving away from traditional routes. This innovative approach enhances bandwidth services, ensuring high quality, low latency, and robust security for data transmission between continents.
China Mobile has enhanced its network by integrating the PEACE cable with existing submarine cables like AAE-1 and SMW5, creating three key routes between Asia and Europe. This integration meets growing bandwidth demands and allows for customisable solutions through CMI’s fibre optic ring systems in the region. The activation of the PEACE cable marks a significant milestone for China Mobile, providing over 150 terabits per second of bandwidth and connecting 78 countries.
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