“The 2,250 km East Micronesia Cable will bring faster, more reliable and more affordable internet to over 100,000 people across Naoero, Tarawa in Kiribati and Kosrae in the Federated States of Micronesia. This will provide the regional connectivity that underpins essential services, economic activity and community relationships…”
“The Australian Government contributed approximately $AUD65 million to the $AUD135 million project through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific.”
“Bringing together the Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati and Naoero, with support from Australia, Japan and the United States, the project demonstrates what can be achieved when Pacific countries and partners work together to deliver shared regional priorities.”
“With the East Micronesia Cable complete, all Pacific Islands Forum members are now connected to undersea telecommunications infrastructure for the first time, a milestone supporting a more connected and digitally resilient Blue Pacific.”