Cable Connectivity & Resilience Centre

Supporting secure and resilient undersea cable development across the Indo-Pacific.

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Undersea cables carry 99% of international data - connecting people, communities and economies.

The Cable Connectivity and Resilience Centre assists with cable resilience through policy support, dialogue and research, as part of Australia’s contribution to the Quad Partnership on Cable Connectivity and Resilience.

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Tuvalu leads the way in protecting its first undersea cable – Read more

Tuvalu’s first undersea telecommunications cable — the Vaka Cable — is now live, marking a major milestone in the country’s digital transformation. The cable will deliver more reliable and affordable internet across Tuvalu, improving digital access and inclusion.

Participants from Indo-Pacific governments, industry and technical organisations standing together beside a Cable Connectivity and Resilience Centre banner during the regional cable futures workshops.

Workshops explore the futures of undersea cables across the Indo-Pacific – Read more

Governments, industry leaders and technical experts from across the Indo-Pacific came together through a series of regional workshops in Singapore, New Delhi and Melbourne to explore how undersea cable networks could evolve to meet the region’s future connectivity needs.

CCRC and Indonesian representatives standing together in an office beside a CCRC banner during the undersea cable resilience study tour.

Study tour strengthens Australia–Indonesia cooperation on undersea cable resilience – Read more

The Cable Connectivity and Resilience Centre (CCRC) hosted a study tour for representatives from Indonesia’s National Taskforce for Submarine Cable and Pipeline Deployment, strengthening cooperation on undersea cable protection and management between the two countries.

Representatives on stage at the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific submarine cables seminar in Jakarta, standing arm-in-arm to mark regional cooperation on undersea cable resilience.

Building a stronger, safer digital future: ASEAN and partners unite on cable resilience – Read more

The Cable Connectivity and Resilience Centre (CCRC) joined Governments and industry leaders from across Southeast Asia to participate in an ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) seminar on submarine cables in Jakarta in February 2025 to strengthen cooperation on undersea cable resilience, recognising its vital role in the region’s digital future through.

Large group of officials from Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste standing on a stairwell during the Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Training Program in Melbourne.

Regional regulators connect to strengthen telecommunications resilience – Read more

Officials from across the region, including Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste, took part in a Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Training Program (TRTP) held in Melbourne, Australia, aimed at strengthening regional capacity and cooperation in telecommunications regulation.

Government officials and the Cable Connectivity and Resilience Centre team standing together beside CCRC banners during the launch of the Centre.

Launch of the Cable Connectivity and Resilience Centre – Read more

Australia is launching a new Cable Connectivity and Resilience Centre, to help ensure undersea cable networks in the Indo-Pacific are resilient and all countries can benefit from reliable connectivity and the growth of the digital economy. This work is integral to the prosperity and security of our region. From emails to e-commerce, accessing news, social media and streaming content, we rely on a vast network of undersea cables, which carry over 95 per cent of international data traffic.

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Strengthening cable protection and resilience starts with collaboration. We’d love to connect and work together. Reach out to our team.