SEA-US

Overview

The SEA-US submarine cable is an intercontinental cable that spans 14,500 km. It entered service in 2017 and has seven landing points across multiple countries, including Guam, Indonesia, Micronesia, the Philippines, California (CA), and Hawaii (HI).

Route and Landings

In Guam, the cable lands at Piti.

In Indonesia, it connects to Kauditan.

In Micronesia, it reaches Magachgil and Ngeremlengui.

In the Philippines, the cable lands at Davao.

Additionally, in the United States, it connects to Hermosa Beach, CA, and Makaha, HI.

Ownership and Operators

The SEA-US cable is operated by a consortium consisting of GTA TeleGuam, Globe Telecom, Hawaiian Telcom, Lightstorm Telecom, and Telin. The ownership details provide the names of these companies but do not specify their shares or roles in the operation.

Status and Timeline

The Ready for Service (RFS) year for the SEA-US cable is 2017. The status of the cable is unknown, as no further operational details are provided.

Strategic Context

This intercontinental submarine cable connects Guam, Indonesia, Micronesia, Palau, Philippines, California (CA), and Hawaii (HI). It forms a corridor between Southeast Asia and North America, facilitating international internet traffic across these regions. GTA TeleGuam is part of the Guam Telecom Group, which provides telecommunications services across the Pacific region. Globe Telecom, a major Filipino company, operates in the Philippines and serves millions of customers nationwide. Hawaiian Telcom, owned by CenturyLink, offers broadband and other communication services to residents and businesses in Hawaii. Lightstorm Telecom focuses on providing high-speed internet and related services in various locations. Telin, based in Indonesia, is a leading telecommunications service provider in Southeast Asia. It supports data transfer, business operations, and personal communications across a wide range of applications, including e-commerce, cloud services, and social media.