We’re working with partners across six countries to improve internet connectivity via a new submarine cable and supporting infrastructure.
The project will connect the state of Kosrae in the Federated State of Micronesia, Tarawa in Kiribati, and Nauru to the existing HANTRU-1 cable landing point located in Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia.
Representatives from the governments of Australia, the Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Japan and the United States, including Australia’s Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia, Jo Cowley (centre).
With completion expected in late 2025, the cable will provide faster, higher quality and more reliable internet to more than 100,000 people across the three nations.
The project marks an important step in supporting increased economic growth and improved living standards as the region continues to recover from the impacts of COVID-19.
100,000 people
to access cheaper, faster internet
Six-government partnership
The impact of this project will be far reaching – benefiting individuals and communities as well as businesses and services across Nauru. We are thankful for the support of Australia, Japan and the United States.
Jay Udit, Secretary of Justice and Border Control and Chief Executive Officer Nauru Fibre Cable Corporation, Nauru
2250 kilometres
of cable
The project will support equal access to digital connectivity across all of the Federated States of Micronesia and greatly enhance the ability of all states to access information and essential services.
Glenn S. Harris, Acting Secretary, Department of Transportation, Communications and Infrastructure, Federated States of Micronesia
Representatives from the project countries’ governments visit the RV Bold Explorer, a survey ship which made a port of call in Pohnpei before commencing its survey route, November 2023.
Representatives from the project countries’ governments visit the RV Bold Explorer, a survey ship which made a port of call in Pohnpei before commencing its survey route, November 2023.
Representatives from the project countries’ governments visit the RV Bold Explorer, a survey ship which made a port of call in Pohnpei before commencing its survey route, November 2023.