Tamtam

Overview

Tamtam is a regional submarine cable with a total length of 411 km, set to be ready for service in 2027. The cable will connect New Caledonia and Vanuatu, providing a direct fiber-optic path between these two countries.

Route and Landings

New Caledonia: Nouméa

Vanuatu: Luganville, Norsup, Port Vila, Tanna

Ownership and Operators

The cable is operated by Prima.

Status and Timeline

Tamtam is scheduled to be ready for service in 2027.

Strategic Context

The Tamtam submarine cable connects New Caledonia and Vanuatu, providing a direct fiber-optic path between these two countries. Both New Caledonia and Vanuatu are islands in the South Pacific Ocean, known for their unique cultural heritage and economic activities.

New Caledonia is an overseas territory of France located in the southwest Pacific Ocean, situated just north of Australia. It has a diverse economy that includes mining, agriculture, and tourism. Vanuatu, on the other hand, is an independent island nation also in the South Pacific, known for its diverse economy that includes tourism, agriculture, and mining.

The corridor that Tamtam will serve is part of the broader inter-island and intra-Pacific submarine cable network.