WiredInUSA September 2016

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Cable to Belize The SEUL cable will span 24km, delivering 40 channels at 100G per fiber over 8-fiber pairs, which will result in up to 32Tb per second. The project is scheduled to start this summer, with a completion date towards the end of 2017. “We are excited to continue our partnership with BLT, this time to construct a next-generation undersea cable system that will use advanced technology to bring fast, reliable and low-cost connectivity to the people of Belize,” said Mike Constable, CEO of Huawei Marine. “…This project demonstrates our strong commitment to providing leading-edge, high speed Internet service to all Belizeans and contributing to the social and economic development of the country.”

Mike Constable, CEO Huawei Marine Image: www.globalmarinesystems.com

Huawei Technologies USA Inc and Huawei Marine Networks Co Ltd will work with Belize Telemedia Ltd (BTL) to build an undersea cable system between the Belize mainland and San Pedro Island. The undersea cable, named Strategic Evolution Underwater Link (SEUL), is a key piece to BTL’s promise to modernize its mobile and landline network. The project includes deploying LTE (4G)mobile service and fiber to residential and businesses buildings in San Pedro. “We have made it our mission to put Belize in the top three in the region in terms of connectivity and broadband speeds. Strategic Evolution Underwater Link is another step in achieving our goal, along with the build out of nationwide 4G LTE,” said Anwar Barrow, chairman of the BTL executive committee.

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