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Can You Really Connect Antarctica? Chile's Submarine Fiber-Optic Cable Plan


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Salience Consulting, in collaboration with Pioneer Consulting, have recently signed an agreement with the government of Chile to conduct a feasibility study for a submarine fiber-optic cable connecting Chile to Antarctica, aiming to enhance regional connectivity, support scientific research, and position Chile as a key digital gateway to the White Continent.


In this podcast episode, Ivan Skenderoski, Managing Partner at Salience Consulting discusses:

  • Details about the feasibility study, including its objectives and the expected timeline for completion
  • How Salience Consulting’s expertise contributes to the study
  • What makes Chile uniquely positioned to serve as a connectivity gateway to Antarctica
  • The main technical, environmental, and logistical challenges involved in deploying a submarine fiber-optic cable to Antarctica
  • Use cases or applications that this cable supports
  • Next steps after the feasibility study is completed


To learn more, visit salienceconsulting.ae

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