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NEC signs contract as supplier for the EMCS project – a total cable length of approximately 2,250km connecting four Pacific islands in the Federated States of Micronesia .

NEC has the job , contracted with FSM Telecommunications Cable Corporation ( FSMTCC ), based in the Federated States of Micronesia ( FSM ), BwebwerikiNet Limited ( BNL ) of the Republic of Kiribati and Nauru Fiber Cable Corporation ( NFCC ) of the Republic of Nauru for construction , supply and installation of the optical fiber submarine system ( EMCS ).

With a total length of approximately 2,250km , ECMS will connect four islands among FSM ( Pohnpei and Kosrae ), Kiribati ( Tarawa ) and Nauru with a large-capacity optical fiber submarine cable . This is the first submarine cable connection for the islands of Tarawa ( Kiribati ), Nauru and the state of Kosrae ( FSM ). the only state in FSM that remains without a submarine cable connection . This project will support equal access to digital connectivity across all four states of FSM and greatly enhance our ability to access information and essential services .”

Ioane Koroivuki , Chief Executive Officer , BNL , said : “ We are pleased to recognize this occasion and what it means for Kiribati and the Micronesian region . BNL looks forward to bringing this project to fruition alongside our EMCS partners , NEC Corporation and friends of the Pacific .”

Jay Udit , acting Chief Executive Officer of NFCC and Secretary for Justice and Border Control , Government of Nauru , said : “ The proposed submarine cable is a first for Nauru and is a lifeline for the future of our communications system which promises great benefits for Nauru and its people .

“ We are excited to have entered into an agreement with a very experienced and industry-leading corporation , NEC , for the construction , supply and installation of the submarine cable . Equally , we are pleased to partner with the donor agencies and two of our Micronesian partner countries , FSM and Kiribati . We look forward to seeing the completion of the submarine project .”

Atsushi Kuwahara , Managing Director , Submarine Network Division , NEC Corporation , said : “ With the recent progress of digitalization , Internet connectivity and access to digital technologies increasingly affect the economic and social development of every region . It is a great honor that the NEC Group can use its many years of experience in optical submarine cable technology to contribute to the access to information and communications for residents , businesses and governments of Pacific Island countries .” p

EMCS is intended to ensure high-speed , high-quality , reliable and more secure communications for residents , businesses and governments in the region , as well as contribute to improved digital connectivity and further economic development .

The project is supported by the governments of Australia , Japan and the United States and will be implemented with grant funding from the three countries .

Gordon Segal , Chief Executive Officer of FSMTCC and Chairman of the EMCS Management Committee , said : “ Kosrae is

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