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5: Connections around the world

TECHNOLOGY
•Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing
(DWDM) Technology allowing bit-rate up to 1.28
Tbps.
•Integrated Alcatel 1353NM Network
Management System in every station.

SYSTEM COMMISSIONING AND UPGRADE
•In service since Nov 2005.
•Upgraded 2011-Alcatel lucent & 2015-
Mitsubishi Electric.
•Estimate end of service date 2030.

SMW4 LANDING STATIONS
1. Alexandria, Egypt
2. Annaba, Algeria
3. Bizerte,Tunisia
4. Chennai, India
5. Colombo, Sri Lanka
6. Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
7. Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
8. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
9. Karachi, Pakistan
10. Marseille, France
11. Melaka, Malaysia
12. Mumbai, India
13. Palermo, Italy
14. Satun, Thailand
15. Suez, Egypt
16. Tuas, Singapore

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