SEA-ME-WE 6

The South-East Asia–Middle East–Western Europe 6 (SEA-ME-WE 6) submarine cable system is designed to enhance connectivity between key regions across South-East Asia, the Middle East, and Western Europe. Spanning approximately 19,200 kilometers, the SEA-ME-WE 6 cable system aims to provide high-capacity, low-latency internet and data services across these regions, connecting various landing points in 14 countries.

Built to support the increasing demand for bandwidth and global connectivity, SEA-ME-WE 6 employs cutting-edge technology to offer improved resilience, scalability, and speed. This vital infrastructure will play a crucial role in facilitating faster internet access, cloud services, and emerging digital technologies for businesses and individuals alike.

Network Map

AAE1 Map

System Details

Request For Service (RFS)

2025

Number of Fibre Pairs

8

Initial system design capacity

120 Tbps

Cable Length

19,200 km

Wavelength technology

Advanced 100Gbps and 200Gbps DWDM coherent technology

Owners

Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco), Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company Limited (BSCCL), Bharti Airtel, China Unicom, Dhiraagu, Djibouti Telecom, Microsoft, Mobily, Orange, PCCW, Singtel, Sri Lanka Telecom, Telecom Egypt, Telekom Malaysia, Telin, Transworld

Landing Points

Malaysia – Morib
Singapore – Tuas
Bangladesh – Cox’s Bazar
Maldives – Hulhumale
Sri Lanka – Matara
Qatar – Doha
India – Chennai
India – Mumbai
Pakistan – Karachi
Oman – Muscat
UAE – Abu Dhabi
Bahrain – Manama
Saudi Arabia – Yanbu
Djibouti – Djibouti City
Egypt – Port Said
Egypt – Ras Ghareb
France – Marseille ​