Google And Chilean Government Sign Underwater Cable Construction Agreement

Illustration of underwater cable maps (photo: dock. Meta)

JAKARTA Google's underwater cable development plan has been approved by the Chilean government. The technology company will run its project next year so that its cable can operate by 2027.

This deal was first announced by Reuters. Reportedly, Google has signed an agreement with the Chilean government to deploy cables under the sea. The cable will cross the Pacific Ocean with a length of 14,800 kilometers.

This underwater cable was built to connect cables in the Australian and Asian regions. Another goal is to improve Chile's digital connectivity and other Asian countries, including China.

"This is the first submarine cable in the South Pacific," said Transport Minister Juan Carlos Mu seriousoz, after signing the contract, quoted on Thursday, June 5. "This is an important commitment because we have extraordinary strategic partners."

On the other hand, the Head of the Latin American Telecommunications Infrastructure, Alphabet Cristian Ramos, said that this cable will also be open and can be built by other entities. Thus, technology companies in Chile can use the cable.

The Chilean government hopes that this submarine cable can help mining operations in Chile and Australia. In addition, this cable is expected to improve the performance of popular platforms in Asia, one of which is TikTok.

This submarine cable will connect Valparaiso in Chile's central region with the Australian region. The cable, which will be installed next year, is also planned to connect Chile's state, Desarrollo Pais, with Argentina.