East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS)
Sector: Telecommunications • Location: Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia
Source: Data Center Dynamics
The East Micronesia Cable System is a subsea fiber optic cable project connecting Tarawa to Pohnpei and linking to the existing HANTRU-1 cable to Guam. It involves the construction of four cable landing stations in Tarawa, Kiribati; Kosrae, Micronesia; Pohnpei, Micronesia; and Yaren, Nauru. The project is a joint initiative of the Governments of FSM, Kiribati, and Nauru, funded by Australia, Japan
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Telecommunications, Broadband, Data Center, Government
- Location
- Kosrae, Micronesia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Data Center Dynamics
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Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The East Micronesia Cable System is a subsea fiber optic cable project connecting Tarawa to Pohnpei and linking to the existing HANTRU-1 cable to Guam. It involves the construction of four cable landing stations in Tarawa, Kiribati; Kosrae, Micronesia; Pohnpei, Micronesia; and Yaren, Nauru. The project is a joint initiative of the Governments of FSM, Kiribati, and Nauru, funded by Australia, Japan, and the United States, with work starting in 2022 and expected completion in 2025. |
Original sector | Telecoms & Connectivity |
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Country | Micronesia |
City | Kosrae |
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Source | Data Center Dynamics |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Telecommunications, Broadband, Data Center, Government |
Article published date | 2025-05-23 |
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