East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS)
Sector: Broadband • Location: Tarawa, Nauru, Kosrae, Pohnpei, Kosrae (FSM), Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru
Source: Ocean News & Technology
The East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS) is a submarine cable spanning approximately 2,250 km, connecting three Pacific island nations: the Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, and Nauru. It links Tarawa Island in Kiribati to Nauru Island, then via Kosrae in the Federated States of Micronesia to Pohnpei. This is the first optical submarine cable connecting these islands, providing high-speed,
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Broadband, Telecommunications
- Location
- Tarawa, Nauru, Kosrae, Pohnpei, Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Ocean News & Technology
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Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS) is a submarine cable spanning approximately 2,250 km, connecting three Pacific island nations: the Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, and Nauru. It links Tarawa Island in Kiribati to Nauru Island, then via Kosrae in the Federated States of Micronesia to Pohnpei. This is the first optical submarine cable connecting these islands, providing high-speed, reliable internet communications to improve digital connectivity and support economic and social development. |
Original sector | Telecommunications |
Location
Country | Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru |
State | Kosrae (FSM) |
City | Tarawa, Nauru, Kosrae, Pohnpei |
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Source | Ocean News & Technology |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Broadband, Telecommunications |
Article published date | 2026-05-18 |
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