Earlier this year, the two companies announced another cable project called Echo, connecting the United States, Singapore, Guam and Indonesia.
The vice president of Google Cloud said: “Echo and Apricot cables are complementary subsea systems that will provide advantages for multiple routes in and out of Asia, including a unique route through South Asia, ensuring a higher degree of flexibility for Google Cloud and digital services.” Cash Kolly.
“Together, they will provide Asian companies and start-ups with lower latency, more bandwidth, and higher connectivity flexibility between Southeast Asia, North Asia, and the United States,” Koley added.
Due to tensions between the United States and China, Google and Facebook stopped their planned submarine cable efforts to connect California and Hong Kong this year.
Last year, the U.S. Department of Justice recommended that cables in plans proposed by Google and Facebook bypass Hong Kong.
