The Bulikula and Tabua subsea cables have landed in Vatuwaqa, Suva.
The cables are being laid as part of the Pacific Connect initiative, a collaborative effort with Fiji, Google and other partners to increase the reliability and resilience of digital connectivity in Fiji and the Pacific
Minister for Trade Cooperatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communication, Manoa Kamikamica said in total, four new cable connections will land in Fiji – two in Suva and two in Natadola.
“The infrastructure will enhance international connectivity, linking Fiji directly to the United States, Australia, Japan, and South America via subsea cables,” he said.
“These subsea cable systems are set to transform Fiji into a growing hub for digital connectivity in the Pacific.”
In November, Google broke ground on its ICT facility in Natadola which will host terrestrial infrastructure to support the Bulikula and Tabua subsea cable systems.
“The landing of these new cables represents a significant moment for Fiji. This infrastructure will not only connect us more deeply with the world but will empower our people with the tools needed to thrive in a digital age.”
Brian Quigley, VP, Global Network Infrastructure, Google Cloud said the arrival of the Bulikula and Tabua subsea cables is an exciting and significant effort at the start of 2025.
“These subsea cable systems are the product of close collaboration among several partners including the Fiji Government and FINTEL and will help bridge the digital divide by providing improved connectivity for Fiji to the United States, Australia, Japan and Chile and other countries in the Pacific region.”
