Softbank, Meta plan to light “Candle” connecting Japan and SEA

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Guest authors

Japan’s SoftBank announced on Monday that it has formed a consortium with Meta, IPS, Telekom Malaysia and XLSmart to develop a new subsea cable system connecting Japan and Singapore, with several other stops in Southeast Asia.

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