Maldives Sri Lanka Cable (MSC)

Overview

The Maldives Sri Lanka Cable (MSC) is an intercontinental submarine cable that connects Hulhumale in the Maldives and Mt. Lavinia in Sri Lanka, providing a direct fiber-optic path between these two countries.

Route and Landings

Maldives: Hulhumale

Sri Lanka: Mt. Lavinia

Ownership and Operators

The cable is owned by Dhiraagu, Dialog Axiata, and Ooredoo Maldives.

Status and Timeline

The Maldives Sri Lanka Cable (MSC) became ready for service in 2021.

Strategic Context

This intercontinental cable connects the Maldives and Sri Lanka, facilitating enhanced communication and data transfer between these two nations. The connection is particularly important given their geographical proximity and ongoing economic and social ties. The Maldives, a group of islands in the Indian Ocean, has been working to improve its telecommunications infrastructure to support growing demand for internet services and enhance connectivity with neighboring countries. Dialog Axiata, a leading telecommunications company based in Sri Lanka, also operates in the Maldives through its subsidiary, Dialog Axiata Maldives. Ooredoo Maldives is another major player in the local market. The connection between Hulhumale in the Maldives and Mt. The corridor that the Maldives Sri Lanka Cable (MSC) traverses is part of a larger network of submarine cables serving the Indian Ocean region.