The Cable Connectivity and Resilience Centre (the Centre) is an Australian Government initiative designed to work with governments and industry across the Indo-Pacific to support the effective development and management of undersea telecommunications cables.
The Centre is Australia’s contribution to the Quad Partnership for Cable Connectivity and Resilience, announced at the Quad Leaders’ Summit in May 2023.
Undersea cables are the backbone of internet connectivity and other telecommunications infrastructure, carrying more than 95% of international data traffic. It is critical that the cable network across the Indo-Pacific is resilient to challenges and supports current and future bandwidth demands, so all countries can be the beneficiaries of reliable connectivity and the growth of the digital economy.
Where we work
The Centre works across the Indo-Pacific region: South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
The Centre tailors its services to the needs and requests of partner countries, recognising each country has different systems, policies, regulations and stages of development relating to undersea cables.
Who we are
The Centre is a whole of Australian Government initiative, embedded within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The Centre works with a wide range of partners, including Indo-Pacific governments, the private sector, regional and multilateral organisations, academia and think-tanks.
What we do
Drawing upon Australia’s expertise and experience with cable development and governance, the Centre seeks to support governments with policy and regulatory developments by:
- providing demand-driven technical assistance and training across the Indo-Pacific
- commissioning research and analysis
- convening dialogues and knowledge sharing activities to strengthen engagement between Indo-Pacific governments and industry.
If you would like more information about the Centre and its delivery of programs across the Indo-Pacific, please contact: undersea.cables@dfat.gov.au.