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Singapore’s Newest Undersea Cable System, Asia-America Gateway, Launches

- New high-speed conduit that connects Singapore to the US for high-definition multimedia content, data and applications –

- StarHub to manage and operate the Singapore-link of the new network through its first cable landing station -

- StarHub services over new network to be commercially available in January 2010 -

Singapore, 8 December 2009 – Signaling a major milestone in Singapore’s telecommunications industry, the long-awaited Asia-America Gateway (AAG) – a 20,000km submarine cable network system that directly links Asia to the US – launches today, powering the next generation in international connectivity, collaboration and multimedia content for the country. Services over the new cable system will be commercially available in January 2010. Today’s launch marks a turning point in StarHub’s 10-year history as the company will now manage and operate the Singapore-link of the AAG through its first cable landing station.

Terry Clontz, Chief Executive Officer of StarHub Ltd said, “the launch of the AAG brings another important strategic asset to StarHub, as it not only means that our wholesale and business customers now have more choices but the AAG, along with our partners, will place StarHub firmly on the map as a credible provider of international connectivity and services for the region. We will now be able to deliver seamless direct links to many countries across Asia and to the US reliably and efficiently, while at the same time support the expected growth in demand in broadband capacity both domestically and internationally.”

The 20,000-km long AAG is the only cable system in Singapore that links directly to the US. Built by a 19-member consortium at an overall cost of US$500 million, the AAG also connects Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei, Hong Kong and the Philippines. Designed to provide a capacity of up to 1.92 Terabits per second of data bandwidth, the AAG also utilises Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology, which enables it to provide upgradeable future-proof and scaleable transmission facilities that support Internet and e-commerce traffic.

Besides providing additional bandwidth capacity, the AAG is intended to provide an alternative and more secure link for data traffic from the region to the US. This route was designed to avoid the volatile and hazardous Pacific Ring, thus mitigating the effects from natural disasters which have previously damaged submarine cable systems, resulting in major disruptions to international Internet links. This will ensure higher service reliability and greater peace of mind for businesses in Singapore.

StarHub’s involvement in the development of the AAG demonstrates its commitment to invest in major projects that will ensure a better, more enhanced international Internet connectivity. This will ultimately result in a better overall surfing experience for all online users in Singapore.

Yayayyy, I just saw it over the news! Lower MS inc~~~

u work for starhub ilune?

#1998139 Mel wrote:

u work for starhub ilune?

Yea he does, but too bad he's not handling my internet account

#1999559 Androz wrote:

#1998139 Mel wrote:

u work for starhub ilune?

Yea he does, but too bad he's not handling my internet account

I thought you use SingTel?

#2000765 Ilune wrote:

#1999559 Androz wrote:

#1998139 Mel wrote:

u work for starhub ilune?

Yea he does, but too bad he's not handling my internet account

I thought you use SingTel?

Using Starhub now, I'm a HUBBER YO~~

haha that's funny, last month we had a bunch of people move away from Starhub cause it was too unreliable on Anub attempts =P Wts fights that require 50-100 ms and we're doing them at 200-300

#2006322 Advent wrote:

haha that's funny, last month we had a bunch of people move away from Starhub cause it was too unreliable on Anub attempts =P Wts fights that require 50-100 ms and we're doing them at 200-300

Hey Summs~~

It's almost impossible for SG pple to raid at 50-100ms regardless of any Internet provider since we're so far away from US

TBH, I've used both SingNet & Starhub for some years. Both provide almost the same speed/ms for me. There are several factors leading to higher MS. Living under the same block with many users using the same internet provider will also lag you..

Who knows if it's their neighbours next door watching streaming dramas which cause the lag..haha