Quintillion Subsea Cable System Advancing Arctic Communications
"Elizabeth Pierce, CEO of Quintillion, presents the challenges and opportunities of Arctic communications, highlighting the high costs, limited capacity, and environmental disruptions faced by current systems. With a focus on national security and the need for resilient design, Quintillion is leading the way in advancing Arctic connectivity through innovative solutions despite the construction challenges presented by the northwest and northeast routes."
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Quintillion Subsea Cable System Presented by: Elizabeth Pierce, CEO
Arctic Communications can be Challenging Satellite or limited microwave backhaul Limited capacity High latency Service outages caused by environmental disruptions High cost: wholesale $1,500 to $11,000 per Mbps per month 2
National Security is a Priority Homeland Security Customs & Border Protection International Proximity Safety and Emergency Response 5
Utqiagvik (Barrow) September 11, 2015: One of many foreign cruise ships
Quintillion is Advancing Arctic Communications 8
Northwest and northeast routes present challenges Construction is more challenging Short open water season Requires resilient design and installation 11
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Northwest and northeast routes present opportunities Provide resilience: diverse path from other cable systems Facilitate international cooperation for shared Arctic interests Facilitate responsible development of the Arctic Enable safety emergency response and safety capabilities 16
