Summary: Singtel and a consortium of telco and tech firms have contracted NEC to build the Asia United Gateway East (AUG East) submarine cable system. The 8,900 km cable, connecting Singapore and Japan with several other Asian countries, will provide additional bandwidth to support AI infrastructure needs and enhance network diversity.

Link: https://www.theedgesingapore.com/news/telecommunications/singtel-led-consortium-and-nec-build-new-subsea-cable-connecting-key-asian