Marea: The future of subsea cables

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Watch on-demand video of Microsoft President Brad Smith, technology leaders and government officials speaking about the Marea subsea cable on Sept. 22 in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Microsoft, Facebook and Telxius complete the highest-capacity subsea cable to cross the Atlantic

People and organizations rely on global networks every day to provide access to internet and cloud technology. Those systems enable tasks both simple and complex, from uploading photos and searching webpages to conducting banking transactions and managing air-travel logistics. Most people are aware of their daily dependency on the internet, but few understand the critical role played by the subsea networks spanning the planet in providing that connectivity.

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Government and technology leaders gather in Virginia to celebrate completion of the Marea subsea cable on Sept. 22.

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U.S. Senator Tim Kaine speaks about the Marea subsea cable on Sept. 22 in Virginia.

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Microsoft President Brad Smith speaks about the Marea subsea cable on Sept. 22 in Virginia.

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U.S. Senator Mark Warner is greeted by U.S. Senator Tim Kaine.

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Erin Egan, vice president of U.S. Public Policy at Facebook, speaks about Marea.

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Audience members listen as government and technology leaders speak about the Marea subsea cable.

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Microsoft President Brad Smith and U.S. Senator Tim Kaine in Virginia

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U.S. Senator Tim Kaine and Erin Egan, vice president of U.S. Public Policy at Facebook

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Rafael Arranz, chief operating officer of Telxius, speaks about the Marea subsea cable.

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Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe speaks about the Marea subsea cable on Sept. 22.

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Mayor of Virginia Beach William D. Sessoms Jr. speaks about Marea.

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The Marea cable coiled on ship (RUN Studios)

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Inside the installation ship (RUN Studios)

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Installation staff preparing equipment (RUN Studios)

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Preparing for installation (RUN Studios)

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Beginning installation of the cable (RUN Studios)

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Marea cable landing on shore (RUN Studios)

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Marea cable connecting to the landing point (RUN Studios)

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Marea cable running out to ocean (RUN Studios)

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Installation staff securing the Marea cable (RUN Studios)

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Final installation of Marea cable on shore (RUN Studios)

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Marea will bring advanced connectivity now and in future
Marea’s potential impact on Virginia Beach’s economy
Senator Tim Kaine speaks about Spanish roots

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Microsoft President Brad Smith discusses 21st century infrastructure

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Senator Mark Warner speaks about cable connections

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Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe speaks about state workforce

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Microsoft President Brad Smith on the necessity of broadband

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Telxius COO Rafael Arranz speaks about choosing Bilbao

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Erin Egan, vice president of U.S. Public Policy at Facebook, on the investment in Virginia

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Virginia Beach Mayor William D. Sessoms Jr. talks about the digital port city

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José María Lassalle, Spain deputy minister of Information Society and Digital Agenda
Estíbaliz Hernáez, deputy minister of Technology, Innovation and Competitiveness – Basque Government
Unai Rementeria, president – Provincial Council of Biscay
Gontzal Hermosilla, mayor – Sopela

Marea: The future of subsea cables

Webcast

Microsoft, Facebook and Telxius complete the highest-capacity subsea cable to cross the Atlantic

Timeline of subsea cables

Photo gallery

Video gallery

Marea will bring advanced connectivity now and in future

Marea’s potential impact on Virginia Beach’s economy

Senator Tim Kaine speaks about Spanish roots

Microsoft President Brad Smith discusses 21st century infrastructure

Senator Mark Warner speaks about cable connections

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe speaks about state workforce

Microsoft President Brad Smith on the necessity of broadband

Telxius COO Rafael Arranz speaks about choosing Bilbao

Erin Egan, vice president of U.S. Public Policy at Facebook, on the investment in Virginia

Virginia Beach Mayor William D. Sessoms Jr. talks about the digital port city

José María Lassalle, Spain deputy minister of Information Society and Digital Agenda

Estíbaliz Hernáez, deputy minister of Technology, Innovation and Competitiveness – Basque Government

Unai Rementeria, president – Provincial Council of Biscay

Gontzal Hermosilla, mayor – Sopela

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