Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan to build fiber optic communication lines along Caspian sea bed

Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan to build fiber optic communication lines along Caspian sea bed

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are set to build fiber optic communication lines along the Caspian Sea bed. This agreement has been reached by the major telecommunications players from the two countries. The data transmission capacity of the 380-kilometer-long cable line will reach 400 terabits per second. This joint construction initiative between the two countries is a key element of the Digital Silk Way transnational project, aimed at enhancing Internet connectivity in the countries of Central Asia and the South Caucasus, as well as ensuring the transmission of multi-terabit data between Asia and Europe. It should be noted that a joint Kazakh-Azerbaijani venture has been established for the fiber-optic cable line construction. Overall, the Digital Silk Way initiative will boost the growth of digital services and the creation of new products.