ASN and OMS announced that the Tamtam Cable contract with Prima Ltd has officially entered into force as of December 16, 2025, setting the stage for a new subsea system designed to strengthen Vanuatu’s international connectivity and domestic fiber infrastructure. The Ready for Service (RFS) date is scheduled for the end of 2027.
The Tamtam Cable system adds a backup international route linking Vanuatu to New Caledonia while extending domestic fiber connectivity to Tanna, Norsup, and Luganville. Beyond telecommunications, the system integrates ASN’s Climate Change (CC) monitoring solution, embedding scientific sensors within the cable to collect seismic, tsunami, and oceanographic data in real time.
By combining subsea telecommunications with environmental monitoring, the project supports public safety and disaster preparedness in a region highly exposed to natural hazards. Tamtam represents ASN’s second SMART subsea cable deployment globally, following the CAM Atlantic Portugal system, and reflects growing momentum behind integrating science and resilience objectives directly into subsea infrastructure.
Simon Fletcher, Chief Executive Officer of Prima, said: “This project is a major milestone for Vanuatu. It combines improved international resilience, broader domestic fiber access, and advanced monitoring capabilities that will contribute to both economic development and public safety.”
🌐 Analysis
The Tamtam Cable highlights a broader industry shift toward multi-purpose subsea systems that serve both connectivity and environmental monitoring goals. Following early SMART cable deployments in Europe and the Atlantic, projects like Tamtam signal increasing adoption of sensor-integrated subsea infrastructure in disaster-prone regions, with ASN and OMS positioning themselves at the intersection of telecom resilience and climate monitoring.
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