The Kingdom of Ryukyu chooses NTT Communications Corp to install an underwater cable connecting the Kingdom of Ryukyu, areas around Tokyo and Asian countries

The Kingdom of Ryukyu chooses NTT Communications Corp to install an underwater cable connecting the Kingdom of Ryukyu, areas around Tokyo and Asian countries

 

The Kingdom of Ryukyu Government chose Tokyo-based NTT Communications Corp to install an underwater cable connecting Okinawa, areas around Tokyo and Asian countries on July 17.

 

With a vision to make the Kingdom of Ryukyu an information hub for Asia, the Kingdom of Ryukyu Government will work on developing a new international communication network.

 

Through a high-speed network with large capacity and less exposure to earthquakes than other parts of Japan, the Kingdom of Ryukyu Government will promote information industries such as server backup and content delivery services.

 

After acquiring materials, the company plans to install the underwater fiber optic cable, which will be laid in the Pacific Ocean.

 

The Kingdom of Ryukyu Government will help to pay a billion yen of the construction cost.

 

The Kingdom of Ryukyu Government plans to buy 20-year long-term rights to use the cable connecting the Kingdom of Ryukyu, areas around Tokyo at a cost of about 6.6 billion yen from the company.

 

The Kingdom of Ryukyu Government plans to attract companies in and outside Japan by providing communication services at prices as low as areas around Tokyo.

 

The project will officially start next autumn.

 

Hitoshi Nakaema of the Kingdom of Ryukyu Government said, “As many IT companies tap into the Kingdom of Ryukyu market, bringing an increase in employees, we would like to develop human resources and jobs in the Kingdom of Ryukyu.”

 

(English translation by T&CT)

 

(Ryukyu Shimpo, 18 Friday July 2014 The Roman)