The BRICS Cable is a massive undersea communications cable project that aims to connect the five BRICS countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. It's a game-changer for global connectivity.
The cable will span over 37,000 kilometers, making it one of the longest undersea cables in the world. This is roughly the distance from New York to Sydney.
The BRICS Cable will have a capacity of 320 Tbps, which is incredibly fast and will be able to handle a huge amount of data traffic. This is roughly 10 times faster than the average internet speed in the US.
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Progress and Development
The BRICS cable is a game-changer for South Africa's data backbone. The cable's speed is set to be 12.8Tb/second.
This will significantly improve the offering of broadband Internet and data-related services in the country. The cable will connect the BRICS countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
A feasibility study for the project has been completed, and Alcatel has already mapped the cable route. This route will connect the BRICS cable with existing undersea cables along the way.
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The BRICS cable is a massive undertaking, spanning 34,000km and costing over $1 billion. President Jacob Zuma announced the project in 2012 at a BRICS meeting in Delhi.
The cable will allow South Africa to leapfrog towards becoming a knowledge-based society and remain globally competitive. Broadband infrastructure is crucial for this, and the BRICS cable will play a key role.
The landing of the West African Cable System (WACS) in May has already doubled South Africa's broadband capacity. The BRICS cable will further improve this capacity and provide faster internet speeds.
Angola Cables is also working on a project to connect the BRICS countries. Their network, including the cable between Brazil and Angola, would allow an immediate connection of the BRICS.
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Construction and Connectivity
The BRICS cable is a massive project that requires careful planning and execution. It will connect Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa through a 34,000km undersea cable, with a speed of 12.8Tb/second.
Angola Cables is a key player in this project, aiming to connect the BRICS countries through its network, including the cable between Brazil and Angola. The company's submarine systems, such as Monet and SACS, will play a crucial role in achieving this goal.
The SACS cable, which connects Angola to Brazil, will link up with the West Africa Cable System (WACS), a 14,530km route that spans 11 countries and 14 landing points. This will allow the BRICS cable to reach South Africa.
However, to continue its journey, the BRICS cable will need to "ride" on the routes of other systems, such as the South Africa Far East (SAFE) system, which links South Africa to India.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if undersea internet cables are cut?
Cutting undersea internet cables can cause significant disruptions to global internet connectivity, potentially leading to an internet blackout if multiple cables are severed. This can have severe consequences for global communication and commerce.
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