The Marshall Islands will spend nearly $US 18 million to install a submarine fibre optic cable that proponents say will revolutionise telecommunications in the country. The Pacific Magazine reports government leaders and the National Telecommunications Authority say they spent several years debating the project before deciding to make the investment.
The US military is funding an underwater fibre optic cable from Guan to Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands. The Marshall Islands government will spend $17.9 million to extend the cable to Ebeye and Majuro. The government will be required to make a down payment of $2 million on November 21st when the contract is signed.
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