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been designed to meet the evolving technical requirements of today's submarine telecommunications industry. By integrating advanced vessel design with proven operational technologies, the vessel will deliver greater installation efficiency, enhanced reliability and improved environmental performance, further strengthening OMS Group's capability to provide end-to-end subsea infrastructure solutions.” Together, CS Genesis, CS Triumph, CS Resilience and CS Alliance represent OMS Group's largest-ever fleet investment, reinforcing its position as a leading global provider of subsea digital infrastructure solutions. Through its GREAT-Class fleet programme, OMS Group continues to strengthen its capabilities to support the rapid expansion of global telecommunications networks while advancing its mission of bridging the digital divide through sustainable, end-to-end digital infrastructure solutions. ### About OMS Group: OMS Group is a global, neutral and integrated digital infrastructure service provider.  OMS Group has two key divisions, OMS Telco and LitUp Network, enabling the Group to provide sustainable, end-to-end solutions across the digital infrastructure value chain. The OMS Telco division encompasses Submarine Cable Installation, Installation Support, and Marine Maintenance.  This delivers a full suite of marine services including, installation and repair of deep and shallow water fibre-optic cable systems, shore end installation, engineering, project management, permitting, subsea surveys and maintenance of systems. OMS Telco delivers this capability using the 5 owned, currently active Cable Vessels, with 4 New vessels under construction. LitUp Network, the Interconnect Managed Services division, encompasses Cable Landing Stations, Network Backhaul, Data Centre Connectivity and Fibre ownership.  This delivers licensed terrestrial services to complement the OMS Telco division and enable the full suite of integrated digital infrastructure services. The post OMS Group Begins Construction of CS Resilience Cable Vessel appeared first on SubTel Forum.

Submarine Telecoms Forum OMS Group Begins Construction of CS Resilience Cable Vessel OMS Group Celebrates First Steel Cutting of CS Resilience, Third Vessel in Next-Generation GREAT-Class Fleet https://subtelforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/slider05_20260709-400x266.jpg OMS Group Press Release July 7, 2026 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – OMS Group, a leading provider of subsea digital infrastructure, today celebrated the first steel cutting ceremony for CS Resilience, the third vessel in its next-generation GREAT-Class fleet, at CRIST S.A. shipyard in Gdynia, Poland. The ceremony marks the official commencement of construction and another major milestone in OMS Group's long-term fleet expansion strategy to meet the growing global demand for resilient digital infrastructure. The steel cutting of CS Resilience follows OMS Group's announcement in January 2026 of its partnership with ULSTEIN® for the design and construction of two next-generation cable-laying vessels. Together with CS Genesis and CS Triumph, CS Resilience forms part of OMS Group's ambitious GREAT-Class fleet programme, reinforcing the Group's commitment to setting new benchmarks in subsea installation capability, operational excellence and sustainability. Datuk Lim Soon Foo, Founder and Chairman of OMS Group, said, “The first steel cut of CS Resilience represents another significant milestone in our long-term vision to build one of the world's most capable and sustainable cable-laying fleets. Our decision to partner with ULSTEIN was driven by more than its proven shipbuilding expertise. We sought a partner that shares our commitment to innovation, quality, operational excellence and sustainability. ULSTEIN's strong track record in advanced vessel design, combined with its collaborative approach and deep understanding of complex offshore operations, gives us confidence that together we are building vessels that will serve the evolving needs of the global submarine telecommunications industry for decades to come.” CS Resilience is one of two next-generation cable-laying vessels being built under OMS Group's partnership with ULSTEIN®. Scheduled to enter service in 2028, the vessel has been purpose-built to deliver superior cable installation capabilities while minimising environmental impact. Featuring the renowned ULSTEIN X-BOW® design and ULSTEIN POWER Variable Speed Generator (VSG) technology, the vessel combines improved seakeeping performance with enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, setting new standards for sustainable subseaoperations. Ronnie Lim, Group Chief Executive Officer of OMS Group, commented, “CS Resilience embodies the next generation of cable-laying vessels through the integration of ULSTEIN's proven design philosophy and advanced technologies. The ULSTEIN X-BOW® significantly enhances seakeeping and operational stability, enabling safer and more efficient operations in challenging sea conditions, while the ULSTEIN POWER Variable Speed Generator technology optimises energy consumption and reduces emissions. Together, these innovations will enhance installation performance, improve operational reliability and support our commitment to delivering more sustainable subsea infrastructure solutions for customers worldwide.” The commencement of construction at CRIST S.A. marks the transition from design into production and reflects the strong collaboration between OMS Group, ULSTEIN® and CRIST S.A. in delivering next-generation cable-laying vessels that will support the continued expansion of global telecommunications networks. Emmanuel Delanoue, Deputy Group CEO & CEO, Telecommunications Division of OMS Group, added, “The name ‘Resilience' reflects OMS Group's ability to adapt, innovate and remain steadfast in supporting the world's critical communications infrastructure, even in the most challenging environments. CS Resilience has[...]

Submarine Telecoms Forum FCC Rules Split Global Submarine Cable Connectivity New US Regulations Splinter Global Submarine Cable Connectivity https://subtelforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/slider03_20260709-400x266.jpg By Miao Beilei, Global Times July 9, 2026 The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently adopted the second Report and Order on submarine cable rules, marking another major step in regulating submarine line terminal equipment following its comprehensive overhaul of submarine cable rules in August 2025. The new framework can be characterized as accelerated deregulation at home and a kind of “small yard, high fence” abroad. Companies that certify compliance with the FCC's highest national security standards and agree to ongoing US oversight can qualify for a streamlined “fast-track” approval process. “Trusted” operators such as Google, Meta and SubCom stand to benefit from these expedited procedures. By contrast, companies on the FCC's Covered List or those controlled by a “foreign adversary” are required to submit written disclosures and are subject to heightened scrutiny and a presumption of denial. Ignoring the realities of global industrial division of labor, the US is using unilateral regulation to forcibly cut apart mature global submarine cable industrial and supply chains, replacing market rules with political intervention. For Global South countries, the range of available procurement channels for submarine cable terminal equipment is being narrowed. If they choose equipment that Washington labels as high-risk or linked to “foreign adversaries,” they may find it difficult to connect to landing points under US control. If they choose equipment from the US and its allies, they must bear high procurement, operation and maintenance costs, sharply raising the cost of building cross-border digital infrastructure and further deepening the Global North-South digital divide. Meanwhile, the US is extending its regulatory reach to terminal facilities on other countries' territory, while retaining the right to intervene afterward through “continuous monitoring” clauses. This poses a serious challenge to the digital sovereignty of developing countries. For global telecommunications and internet-related market entities, the global submarine cable industrial and supply chains are being cut apart and divided. Companies can no longer freely select equipment and build networks based on cost-effectiveness and stability. Operating costs for all kinds of international digital businesses would rise significantly, and the efficiency of global digital economic development would face sustained impact. Read more… The post FCC Rules Split Global Submarine Cable Connectivity appeared first on SubTel Forum.

Submarine Telecoms Forum Saemangeum Lands AUG East Cable Landing Station Saemangeum to Become an International Submarine Cable Hub Following Hyundai Motor's 9 Trillion Won Investment https://subtelforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/slider02_20260709-400x266.jpg By Choi Seoyoon, The Asia Business Daily July 9, 2026 An international submarine cable landing station connecting Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, and other countries will be established in the Saemangeum National Industrial Complex. Following the attraction of the Hyundai Motor Group artificial intelligence (AI) data center, Saemangeum has now secured an international communication network capable of rapidly exchanging overseas data, laying the groundwork to expand from a manufacturing-centered industrial complex into a key hub for digital infrastructure. The Saemangeum Development Agency, North Jeolla Special Self-Governing Province, Gunsan City, and Korea Rural Community Corporation announced on the 9th that they recently signed an investment agreement with Dreamline, a leading domestic business-to-business (B2B) telecommunications company, to build the ‘AUG (Asia United Gateway) East' cable landing station within the Saemangeum National Industrial Complex. Dreamline is one of South Korea's five major telecommunication carriers (KT, SK Broadband, LG Uplus, Dreamline, Sejong Telecom) and operates an optical cable network of approximately 58,000 km nationwide. A cable landing station is a key facility that brings international submarine cables from under the sea onto land and connects them to the domestic communication network. While airports and ports serve as gateways for people and goods, cable landing stations are the primary gateways for international data entering and leaving the country. The competitiveness of the regional data industry depends on the location of these facilities. Once this facility is established, domestic and overseas companies using Saemangeum data centers will be able to exchange large volumes of data more reliably. This means that Saemangeum, once focused on manufacturing, can expand as a digital infrastructure hub equipped with both an AI data center and an international communication network. ‘AUG East' is a high-speed international submarine cable project connecting eight countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan, spanning a total length of 8,900 km. Eleven global companies, including Dreamline, are participating in the project, which is scheduled to open in the second half of 2029. Dreamline plans to build the cable landing station in Section 2 of the Saemangeum National Industrial Complex, with construction set to begin in January 2027 and global communication services to be provided starting in 2029. The post Saemangeum Lands AUG East Cable Landing Station appeared first on SubTel Forum.

Submarine Telecoms Forum Japan’s IPS Plans Wakayama Cable Landing Station Japan's IPS Planning $141M Cable Landing Station in Wakayama, Near Osaka https://subtelforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/slider01_20260709-400x266.jpg By Jason Ma, Data Center Dynamics July 6, 2026 Japanese telco IPS is planning to build a cable landing station (CLS) worth 23 billion yen ($141 million) in the city of Wakayama, near Osaka, according to an IPS announcement on Thursday, July 2. This figure, which is an initial estimate, also includes the cost of developing a branch of a planned subsea cable project called Candle, which was announced in 2025. Candle is an 8,000km (4,971 mile) project led by SoftBank and Meta with participation from IPS, Telkom Malaysia, and Indonesia’s XL Smart that will land in Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. It is scheduled to begin operations in 2028. The telco said that it was commencing a study on the feasibility of the CLS with the “intention of commercializing the project.” Candle is also set to land at SoftBank’s Maruyama landing station in Minamiboso City, located at the southern edge of Chiba Prefecture. IPS also owns Infinivan, a Philippines-based consumer network business. Read more… The post Japan’s IPS Plans Wakayama Cable Landing Station appeared first on SubTel Forum.

Strategies Founded in 2001, WFN Strategies (www.wfnstrategies.com) is an independent consulting and engineering firm specializing exclusively in submarine fiber optic, power, and hybrid cable systems. The company provides services across the complete project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, route engineering, procurement support, implementation management, marine assurance, owner's representation, regulatory support, and operational consulting. WFN has supported more than 180 submarine cable projects worldwide and maintains ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and ISO 45001 certified management systems. Media Contact Kieran Clark, Project Engineer WFN Strategies +1 (540) 533-6965 kclark@wfnstrategies.com The post WFN Strategies Selected for Hawaiian Telcom Kunoa North Project appeared first on SubTel Forum.

Submarine Telecoms Forum WFN Strategies Selected for Hawaiian Telcom Kunoa North Project WFN Strategies Awarded Purchaser's Representative Contract for Hawaiian Telcom's Kunoa North Submarine Cable Project https://subtelforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/slider01_20260707-400x266.jpg WFN Strategies Press Release July 7, 2026 Sterling, Virginia — WFN Strategies is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract by Hawaiian Telcom to provide Purchaser's Representative (PR) services in support of the Kunoa North submarine cable system. Under the agreement, WFN Strategies will provide experienced offshore Purchaser's Representatives to oversee marine operations during the Kunoa North Marine Route Survey, scheduled for 2026, with support continuing through the cable installation campaign planned for 2028. WFN personnel will serve as Hawaiian Telcom's onboard representatives, monitoring contractor performance, verifying compliance with contractual, technical, safety, and environmental requirements, and providing independent reporting throughout project execution. Kunoa North is a major investment in Hawaii's communications infrastructure that will strengthen inter-island connectivity, improve network resilience, and provide additional long-term digital capacity for residents, businesses, government agencies, and critical services across the Hawaiian Islands. The project represents another significant milestone in the continued modernization of Hawaii's telecommunications infrastructure. “We are honored that Hawaiian Telcom has selected WFN Strategies to support this important project,” said Wayne Nielsen, Managing Director of WFN Strategies. “Submarine cable systems are among the world's most critical infrastructure assets, and effective owner representation is essential to ensuring successful offshore execution. Our team looks forward to working closely with Hawaiian Telcom to help deliver Kunoa North safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality.” WFN Strategies has supported more than 225 submarine telecommunications infrastructure projects worldwide since its founding in 2001, providing engineering, procurement, implementation, project management, marine assurance, and owner's representative services across commercial, governmental, hyperscale, and offshore energy sectors. The firm's offshore specialists have extensive experience supporting marine route surveys, cable installations, repairs, commissioning activities, and operational oversight throughout the Pacific and around the world. As Hawaiian Telcom's independent representative aboard survey and installation vessels, WFN will provide real-time operational oversight, contractor coordination, progress verification, safety observation, issue escalation, and detailed reporting to ensure project activities remain aligned with contractual obligations and project objectives. Leveraging WFN's PM 2.0® reporting framework and integrated ISO-certified management systems, the company will provide Hawaiian Telcom with continuous operational visibility and disciplined project governance throughout execution. This award further strengthens WFN Strategies' position as a leading provider of independent owner's representative and implementation support services for submarine cable systems worldwide. Kunoa North is the latest addition to the company's growing portfolio of projects supporting critical communications infrastructure throughout the Indo-Pacific, complementing ongoing programs in Alaska and across the Pacific, as well as major international implementation support initiatives including El Salvador's first submarine cable system. Together, these projects reflect WFN's continued commitment to helping governments, carriers, and infrastructure investors deliver resilient, high-capacity communications networks in strategically important regions. About WFN [...]

Submarine Telecoms Forum Google Plans Eastern Cape Subsea Hub Google Plans “Connectivity Hub” in the Eastern Cape, South Africa https://subtelforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/slider02_20260706-400x266.jpg By Georgia Butler, Data Center Dynamics July 2, 2026 Google has announced plans for four “connectivity hubs” in Africa during the company's Cloud Summit in Africa. As part of the company's “Building for Africa” effort, Google is establishing what it calls Digital Exchange Ports on the continent, the first of which will be located in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. According to the company, these will “anchor the country as a strategic international switching point, directly connecting the continent to Australia via the Umoja subsea cable, as well as a new subsea route to India, to support African internet connectivity.” Google said that the Digital Exchange Points will strengthen resilience and ensure reliable cloud services across the continent. Currently, the majority of subsea cables connecting South Africa land in and around Cape Town, on the west coast of the country. The exception is the 2Africa cable, which has a landing point in Gqeberha, the Eastern Cape. Google has invested in some 30 subsea cables in the past 15 years, more than any other hyperscaler, both privately and as part of multi-party consortia. The search giant is developing multiple cable landing stations and is also establishing “connectivity hubs” in the Maldives and Christmas Island for a cable connecting the Middle East and Oceania. Further details were not provided about the upcoming Africa exchange points. DCD has contacted Google for further details. The initiative builds on Google's $1 billion investment in supporting Africa's digital transformation, as revealed in 2021. The following year, Google revealed it was planning a cloud region in South Africa, marking the cloud and search giant's first on the continent. The South Africa region later launched in 2024, based in Johannesburg data centers. James Manyika, Google’s senior vice president for Research, Labs, Technology & Society, said: “The AI opportunity for Africa is significant, and Google is committed to doing our part working with Africans to help Africa realize it. Read more… The post Google Plans Eastern Cape Subsea Hub appeared first on SubTel Forum.

Submarine Telecoms Forum DXN Wins American Samoa CLS Contract DXN Sells Tasmanian Data Center, Wins CLS Contract in American Samoa https://subtelforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/slider01_20260706-400x266.jpg By Dan Swinhoe, Data Center Dynamics July 2, 2026 Australian data center firm DXN has sold its colocation facility in Tasmania as it looks to focus on selling its prefabricated modules. The ASX-listed company this week announced it has completed the divestment of the Hobart site for AU$520,000 (US$359,000). DXN sold TAS Pty ASOT, the subsidiary that owns and operates the TAS01 facility, to DADT Pty Ltd. The purchaser intends to continue operating the facility. DXN acquired the data center in 2020, buying it from regional Internet service provider TasmaNet for AU$2.7m (then US$1.8m). The facility, located within the Tasmanian Technopark at 40-50 Innovation Drive in Dowsing Point, totals around 35 racks, with potential to reach 100. The company said the divestment was part of DXN’s focus on delivering prefabricated modular data centers. Shalini Lagrutta, managing director of DXN, said: “This divestment is a deliberate step in sharpening DXN's focus. Our growth is being driven by our prefabricated modular platform. Recycling a non-core regional colocation asset lets us concentrate capital and management on the opportunities that will create the most value for shareholders, while ensuring the facility's customers continue to be well served by its new owner.” The company, formerly known as Data Exchange Network, still operates a data center in Darwin. It previously operated a facility in Sydney but surrendered the lease early in late 2023. DXN wins another CLS contract This week also saw DXN announce it has been awarded an AU$1 million (US$690,000) contract by the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA) for the design, manufacture, delivery and commissioning of a Cable Landing Station (CLS). The CLS will host the upcoming La Vasa subsea cable, a US$45 million subsea fiber-optic system connecting American Samoa with Fiji and French Polynesia that will be owned and operated by the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority. Read more… The post DXN Wins American Samoa CLS Contract appeared first on SubTel Forum.

Submarine Telecoms Forum FCC Opens BICS Renewal Review Non-Streamlined Submarine Cable Landing License Applications Accepted for Filing https://subtelforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/slider05_20260703-400x266.jpg Federal Communications Commission July 2, 2026 The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released Public Notice DA 26-661, announcing that it has accepted one or more submarine cable landing license applications for filing and has commenced the formal regulatory review process. The notice confirms that the applications have passed the FCC's initial filing review and will now undergo evaluation under the Submarine Cable Landing License Act. As part of the review process, the applications will also be coordinated with the U.S. Department of State and other Executive Branch agencies in accordance with established national security and foreign policy review procedures. The FCC stated that interested parties generally have 14 days from the date of the Public Notice to submit comments or other filings related to the applications, unless otherwise specified. The Commission also noted that it typically expects to take action on submarine cable landing license applications within 90 days of issuing the Public Notice, although additional review time may be required in some cases. Submarine cable landing licenses are required for the construction, operation, modification, or transfer of submarine telecommunications cables connecting the United States with international destinations. The review process considers regulatory compliance as well as national security, law enforcement, foreign policy, and trade policy considerations through coordination with relevant federal agencies. The full Public Notice includes details of each application accepted for filing, the parties involved, and the applicable filing procedures. Read the complete FCC Public Notice: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-661A1.pdf The post FCC Opens BICS Renewal Review appeared first on SubTel Forum.

Submarine Telecoms Forum Pakistan Restores SMW5 Subsea Cable Internet Services Across Pakistan Restored, Says PTA https://subtelforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/slider04_20260703-400x266.jpg By Business Recorder July 3, 2026 The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Friday announced that the fault affecting the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) international submarine cable system has been rectified. “The submarine cable is now fully operational, and internet services across Pakistan have been restored to normal operating capacity,” the authority said. During this time, the PTA said it maintained close coordination with Transworld Associates (TWA). During the restoration process, internet traffic was rerouted through alternate international links to mitigate the impact on users and maintain service continuity to the maximum extent possible. “The PTA continues to closely monitor the resilience and performance of Pakistan’s international connectivity infrastructure to ensure the reliable, secure, and uninterrupted provision of telecommunications and broadband services nationwide,” it said. A day ago, the PTA said it was closely monitoring internet traffic disruption caused by a fault in the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) international submarine cable system. Internet users might experience “intermittent degradation” in service quality and connectivity, the authority had said in a statement. Read more… The post Pakistan Restores SMW5 Subsea Cable appeared first on SubTel Forum.