Tamtam Submarine Cable
Sector: Government • Location: Vanuatu
Source: Vanuatu Daily Post
The world's first SMART cable system, called TAMTAM, will connect Vanuatu and New Caledonia. It is equipped with advanced sensors to monitor sea temperature, seismic activity, and provide early warnings for tsunamis, combining telecommunications with environmental monitoring. The project is jointly funded by the European Investment Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and the French Government. Const
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Government
- Location
- Vanuatu
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Vanuatu Daily Post
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Description | The world's first SMART cable system, called TAMTAM, will connect Vanuatu and New Caledonia. It is equipped with advanced sensors to monitor sea temperature, seismic activity, and provide early warnings for tsunamis, combining telecommunications with environmental monitoring. The project is jointly funded by the European Investment Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and the French Government. Construction is led by Prima and Alcatel Submarine Networks, with marine installation by Ocean Marine Surveyors. The cable is expected to be fully operational by 2026 and will strengthen Vanuatu's digital infrastructure and national communications resilience. |
Original sector | Telecommunications |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-11 |
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