Connectivity in Northern Australia will be faster, and more reliable and resilient following the launch of Darwin’s first ever direct connection to the global network of high-capacity subsea telecommunications cables.
Vocus’ Darwin-Jakarta-Singapore Cable (DJSC) system is a major leap forward in Australia’s global connectivity, bridging the digital divide and unlocking new opportunities for growth, innovation, and development in the Northern Territory.
The 7,700km DJCS cable system was completed following deployment of a final 1000km cable, which linked Vocus’ existing North-West Cable System, running from Port Hedland to Darwin, to its Perth-based Australia-Singapore Cable – resulting in the first international submarine cable connection into Darwin.
The cable was supported by a $7.9 million investment from the Northern Territory Government as part of its Terabit Territory strategy.
The project is a significant milestone towards Darwin becoming a major digital hub for the region. It will provide substantial direct and indirect benefits for northern Australia by supporting the connectivity needs of local businesses and communities with more reliable communications. This will benefit a wide range of stakeholders from remote Indigenous communities through to resource operators in the Pilbara by providing low-latency connectivity directly into Asia and enable locals to connect on a global scale.
The cable will also enhance the resilience and security of Australia’s international cable network, ensuring uninterrupted and reliable connectivity, including during natural disaster and faults on other cables. This will provide businesses, governments, and individuals with greater confidence and assurance that their communication needs will be met – even in challenging circumstances.
Approximately 98 per cent of the world’s data and voice traffic are carried by international submarine cables.
