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Fibra Optica Austral

In Service

2,800 km · 0 Landing Points · Ready for Service: 2020

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Specifications

Length2,800 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service2020
Landing Points0
Countries0

Owners

Subtel

Landing Points (0)

About the Fibra Optica Austral Cable System

Overview

Fibra Optica Austral is a domestic submarine cable network connecting four coastal and island locations within Chile. The total length of the cable is 2800 km, and it was ready for service in 2020. Operated by Subtel, this cable enhances telecommunications infrastructure across these regions.

Route and Landings

The cable lands at:

  • Puerto Montt, Chile
  • Puerto Williams, Chile
  • Punta Arenas, Chile
  • Tortel, Chile

Ownership and Operators

Fibra Optica Austral is owned by Subtel.

Status and Timeline

The status of the cable remains unknown. It was ready for service in 2020.

Strategic Context

The corridor connects several coastal and island locations within Chile, enhancing telecommunications infrastructure in these areas. Puerto Montt is a major port city located on the southern coast of Chile, serving as an important economic hub for the region. Puerto Williams, located at the tip of South America, is the capital of the archipelago of Navarino and serves as a gateway to Patagonia. Tortel, a small town on Isla Navarino, is part of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago and connects remote communities to broader telecommunications networks.

Fibra Optica Austral
  • Length2,800 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service2020

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