The Vaka Cable project was developed by the Government of Tuvalu through Tuvalu Telecommunications Corporation, with support from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan, and the United States, and implemented in partnership with Google as the technical partner, alongside CIENA. The Vaka Cable project was developed by the Government of Tuvalu through Tuvalu Telecommunications Corporation, with support from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan, and the United States, and implemented in partnership with Google as the technical partner, alongside CIENA. Google's Product and Service Innovation Global Submarine Cable system director Shirshendu Bhattacharya addressed concerns about the reliability of a submarine fiber optic cable connecting Tuvalu while also acknowledging the threat of rising sea levels and emphasising proactive measures to mitigate. Tuvalu Telecommunications Corporation (TTC) announced the successful landing of the nation's first submarine cable, the Tuvalu VAKA Cable, marking a monumental leap forward for connectivity and digital inclusion for Tuvalu. The Tuvalu Vaka Cable is the first international telecommunications cable. Tuvalu Telecommunications Corporation CEO Tenanoia Simona (left), Minister Simon Kofe and Australia's then Deputy High Commissioner to Tuvalu at the Tuvalu Vaka Cable Activation Ceremony (Tuvalu Ministry of Transport, Energy, Communication and Innovation) Tuvalu celebrated the official activation. Funafuti, Tuvalu – 24 October 2025 – The Government of Tuvalu officially launched the Vaka Submarine Cable, a first international subsea cable connection for the island nation marking a historic milestone in the nation's digital transformation journey. The new undersea cable will deliver faster. Tuvalu's connection is delivered through branching unit integration into the Central Pacific Cable (CPC) submarine network, providing permanent high-capacity international fiber connectivity to the country. The cable will deliver more reliable and affordable internet across Tuvalu, improving digital access and inclusion. The USD 56 million (AUD 80 million).
