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Antarctic Connection Project
The first subsea fiber optic cable to connect Antarctica through Chile
Location
The subsea cable will extend from Chile to the Antarctic territory through the Southern Ocean.
Length
1,000 kilometers, approximately
Investment
Approximately USD 100 million, subject to confirmation of feasibility study
Benefits
- Position the Magallanes Region as the gateway to the Antarctic territory for data traffic.
- Improve connectivity for research stations in the Antarctic territory that currently only have limited connectivity through satellite systems.
- Establish Chile’s sovereignty in terms of digital infrastructure in Antarctica
- Provides the scientific community with better tools for studies and different research processes that are conducted in Antarctica.
Business Model
Undetermined, depends on the result of the feasibility study.
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+56 2 3251 0330
Suecia 0155 of. 1101, Providencia, Santiago, Chile
Desarrollo País / Fondo Infraestructura S.A.