Hexa Appoints Alaska Communications as Landing Party for MYUS Cable in Oregon
Hexa Capital Consultancy PLT has appointed Alaska Communications as the U.S. Landing Party for the Malaysia-US (MYUS) cable. The MYUS cable, set to be operational by mid-2028, will provide the first direct high-capacity fiberoptic connection between Malaysia and the U.S. It will connect Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Guam, and Oregon, offering a reliable route that avoids contested waters in Southeast Asia.
The cable will land at Alaska Communications' station in Florence, Oregon, chosen for its strategic location and access to multiple fiber backhaul providers. MYUS will feature 16 fiber pairs along its backbone, with Hexa's business model focusing on selling fiber pairs to long-term owners demanding high performance and reliability.
Hexa Capital Consultancy PLT ha nominato Alaska Communications come il Partecipante Statunitense per il cavo Malaysia-US (MYUS). Il cavo MYUS, che entrerà in funzione entro metà del 2028, fornirà il primo collegamento diretto ad alta capacità in fibra ottica tra la Malaysia e gli Stati Uniti. Collegherà la Malaysia, l'Indonesia, le Filippine, Guam e l'Oregon, offrendo un percorso affidabile che evita acque contese nel Sud-Est asiatico.
Il cavo approderà presso la stazione di Alaska Communications a Florence, Oregon, scelta per la sua posizione strategica e l'accesso a molteplici fornitori di backhaul in fibra. Il MYUS presenterà 16 coppie di fibra lungo la sua dorsale, con il modello di business di Hexa focalizzato sulla vendita di coppie di fibra a proprietari di lungo termine che richiedono alte prestazioni e affidabilità.
Hexa Capital Consultancy PLT ha designado a Alaska Communications como la Parte de EE. UU. para el cable Malaysia-US (MYUS). El cable MYUS, que comenzará a operar para mediados de 2028, proporcionará la primera conexión directa de fibra óptica de alta capacidad entre Malasia y EE. UU. Conectará Malasia, Indonesia, Filipinas, Guam y Oregón, ofreciendo una ruta confiable que evita aguas en disputa en el sudeste asiático.
El cable aterrizará en la estación de Alaska Communications en Florence, Oregón, elegida por su ubicación estratégica y acceso a múltiples proveedores de backhaul de fibra. El MYUS contará con 16 pares de fibra a lo largo de su columna vertebral, con el modelo de negocio de Hexa centrado en la venta de pares de fibra a propietarios a largo plazo que exigen alto rendimiento y fiabilidad.
Hexa Capital Consultancy PLT는 Alaska Communications를 말레이시아-미국(MYUS) 케이블의 미국 랜딩 파티로 임명했습니다. MYUS 케이블은 2028년 중반에 운영을 시작할 예정이며, 말레이시아와 미국 간의 첫 번째 직접 고용량 광섬유 연결을 제공합니다. 이 케이블은 말레이시아, 인도네시아, 필리핀, 괌 및 오리건을 연결하며, 동남아시아의 분쟁 수역을 피하는 신뢰할 수 있는 경로를 제공합니다.
케이블은 전략적 위치와 여러 광섬유 백홀 공급자에 대한 접근 때문에 Florence, Oregon에 있는 Alaska Communications의 스테이션에 도착할 것입니다. MYUS는 16쌍의 섬유를 포함하며, Hexa의 비즈니스 모델은 높은 성능과 신뢰성을 요구하는 장기 소유자에게 섬유 쌍을 판매하는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다.
Hexa Capital Consultancy PLT a nommé Alaska Communications comme le Parti Américain pour le câble Malaysia-US (MYUS). Le câble MYUS, dont le lancement est prévu pour mi-2028, offrira la première connexion directe à haute capacité en fibre optique entre la Malaisie et les États-Unis. Il reliera la Malaisie, l'Indonésie, les Philippines, Guam et l'Oregon, offrant un itinéraire fiable qui évite les eaux contestées en Asie du Sud-Est.
Le câble aterrira à la station d'Alaska Communications à Florence, Oregon, choisie en raison de sa localisation stratégique et de son accès à plusieurs fournisseurs de backhaul en fibre. MYUS comportera 16 paires de fibres le long de son infrastructure principale, le modèle commercial de Hexa se concentrant sur la vente de paires de fibres à des propriétaires à long terme exigeant des performances élevées et une fiabilité accrue.
Hexa Capital Consultancy PLT hat Alaska Communications als die US-Landing-Party für das Malaysia-US-Kabel (MYUS) ernannt. Das MYUS-Kabel, das bis zur Mitte 2028 in Betrieb genommen werden soll, wird die erste direkte Hochgeschwindigkeits-Glasfaserverbindung zwischen Malaysia und den USA bieten. Es wird Malaysia, Indonesien, die Philippinen, Guam und Oregon verbinden und einen zuverlässigen Weg bieten, der umstrittene Gewässer in Südostasien umgeht.
Das Kabel wird an der Station von Alaska Communications in Florence, Oregon anlanden, die wegen ihrer strategischen Lage und dem Zugang zu mehreren Glasfaser-Backhaul-Anbietern gewählt wurde. MYUS wird 16 Glasfaser-Paare entlang seines Rückgrats verfügen, während sich das Geschäftsmodell von Hexa auf den Verkauf von Glasfaser-Paaren an langfristige Eigentümer konzentriert, die hohe Leistung und Zuverlässigkeit verlangen.
- First direct high-capacity fiberoptic connection between Malaysia and the U.S.
- Strategic route avoiding contested waters in Southeast Asia
- 16 fiber pairs along the cable backbone
- Access to multiple fiber backhaul providers in Florence, Oregon
- Potential for increased business from large hyperscaler, cloud, content, carrier, and government customers
- Long timeline with ready for service date in mid-2028
- Potential competition from existing undersea cables in the region
The MYUS cable is being planned with a ready for service date of mid-2028 and will connect
“The MYUS cable is being designed specifically to provide trusted and reliable direct fiber connectivity between these locations for large hyperscaler, cloud, content, carrier and government customers,” according to Dr. Azhari Abang Hadari, Founder and CEO of Hexa.
“MYUS customers can be confident in the route design because it avoids the problems plagued by other existing undersea cables that transit contested waters in
Alaska Communications’ cable landing facilities in
“We look forward to a long-term relationship hosting MYUS at our premier landing station. Strategically positioned along the
MYUS will be an open cable with 16 fiber pairs along its backbone. Hexa’s business model is to sell fiber pairs to long-term owners that will demand reliability and high performance of the cable to support their business growth. Hexa’s selection of Alaska Communications as a partner builds on its strategy of planning globally but partnering locally with strong, proven operators capable of and proven for meeting the requirements of the most demanding customers.
The Hexa team will participate in the upcoming Submarine Networks World conference in
About Hexa Capital Consultancy PLT (“Hexa”)
Hexa Capital Consultancy PLT is a special-purpose start-up company led by a well-seasoned development team of telecom and submarine cable industry veterans for the purposes of planning, financing, constructing and operating the first high-speed undersea fiberoptic cable directly connecting
The Hexa Management Team includes a growing roster of
The
Sale of MYUS’s wholesale fiber pairs will be targeted to hyperscalers, cloud providers, global telcos and governments as a trusted cable network connecting trusted data center operators and their customers. MYUS will also provide international on ramps for other ASEAN regional economies and connect with Major Regional Hubs (e.g.
Hexa expects to close on its financing for the MYUS Cable in mid-2025, at which time the System Supply Contract would come into force (“CIF”) and begin manufacturing and construction for a mid-2028 Ready For Service (“RFS”) date.
For further information, please visit www.hexamyus.com.
About Alaska Communications
Alaska Communications, an affiliate of ATN International, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATNI), is the leading provider of advanced broadband and managed IT services for businesses and consumers in
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Dr. Azhari Abang Hadari, CEO
Hexa Capital Consultancy PLT
drazhari@hexamyus.com
Heather Marron
Alaska Communications
Heather.Marron@acsalaska.com
Source: Alaska Communications
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