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Verizon Plans Improved Pacific Network After Quake

Ritsuko Ando writes for Reuters:

Verizon Communications Inc. said on Thursday it will build a multiroute network across the Pacific Ocean after an earthquake in Asia disrupted service and highlighted the need for a more robust system.

Verizon Business, part of the No. 2 U.S. phone carrier, announced this month plans to build an undersea cable with five Asian partners. It will directly link China with the United States and is due for completion by the third quarter of 2008.

The company said on Thursday it would use the Transpacific Express cable to launch a "mesh" communications network to ensure uninterrupted voice and Internet service in case of a disruption by rerouting traffic on alternate lines.

posted by Fergie @ 12/28/2006 05:39:00 PM