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SLT signs MoU for optical fibre submarine cable linking Maldives and Sri Lanka
Friday, 23 September 2005 - 12:40 PM SL Time
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Dhiraagu announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Sri Lanka Telecom for the implementation of an optical fibre submarine cable between Maldives and Sri Lanka.
Dhiraagu already has existing submarine cable links connecting Sri Lanka to all the major countries of the world. When this cable is completed Dhiraagu hopes to conveniently connect to the rest of the world via Sri Lanka.
Dhiraagu is also understood to be in the process of appointing an international consultant for the new project. Following this, a marine survey will be carried out to study the various aspects of the project including environmental impact and the possible cable routes before the actual commencement of the laying of the cable.
The project is currently expected to be completed around September 2006.
Dhiraagu`s decision to lay its own submarine cable to Sri Lanka was reached after evaluating an alternate offer to join a consortium that provides connectivity between India and Maldives, which did not meet with the required technical, operational and commercial expectations, the company said.
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