SIKKIM: Direct terrestrial cable link through Nathu-La announced, Chamber of Commerce terms it landmark success
GANGTOK, August 28: Terming it a landmark success, the Sikkim Chamber of Commerce has congratulated Reliance Communications and China Telecom for having announced the opening of the first direct terrestrial cable link between the Chinese and Indian domestic markets through Nathu-La.
The cable passes through the inhospitable terrain of the Nathu-La Pass, linking Yadong in China to Siliguri in India. The cable will provide direct, enterprise class connectivity between all major Indian and Chinese locations as well as expanding high-bandwidth coverage to more rural regions and cities in both countries.
A press release issued by SK Sarda, president, Sikkim Chamber of Commerce adds that Reliance Globalcom, the global arm of Reliance Communications can now offer the additional protection of two separate cable routes between India and China with considerable less risk from natural disasters.
“Both international businesses and consumers in the region will benefit from improved internet connectivity, lower latency and improved voice clarity calls.”
Mr. Sarda said in the release adding “India and China represent the largest growing economies in the world, and the current global economic environment requires dedicated and weather proof high-bandwidth between the markets of the two countries.”
He further said that the initiative was another milestone in improving the relationship between the two Asian Giants.
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