Case study: Inligo Networks

Delivering next-generation digital infrastructure

Inligo Networks is transforming global connectivity with next-generation digital infrastructure.

Background

Inligo Networks is an independent, private subsea cable owner and operatorthat is building digital infrastructure to strengthen connectivity between Australia, Southeast Asia, and North America.

Opportunity

Rising global demand for high-speed internet and data transmission is fuelling the need to maintain and grow submarine cable networks, which are essential for international connectivity and data transfer.

Approach

At the heart of Inligo Network’s vision to provide next-generation network coverage is the Asia Connect Cable System (ACC-1), which will establish high-speed, low-latency connections between key economic hubs, including Singapore, Indonesia, Australia and the US.

Darwin serves as a strategic landing point for ACC-1, where it will integrate with Inligo’s Unite Cable System - a terrestrial fibre-optic network that will connect Darwin with Adelaide, Melbourne and Geelong. The network will also extend its reach to connect with Inligo’s ACC-1 subsea cable connecting Darwin to Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Guam, and Los Angeles reinforcing Darwin’s position as a key digital gateway between Asia, the Pacific, and North America.

Solution

The Northern Territory Government is playing an ongoing facilitation role to support Inligo, ensuring the successful development and integration of the Asia Connect Cable System (ACC-1) and the Unite Cable System through the Darwin Cable Landing Station.

Scope of support has included, active facilitation services, across agency coordination, support through regulations, approvals, processing requirements, introduction to key stakeholders and navigation through project timeframes to enable a smooth development.

Inligo Networks are currently working through development approvals and design of the Cable Landing Station (CLS) in Fannie Bay, close to the Darwin CBD.

The CLS will provide services to major data and communications clients, help attract additional data centre investment.

Outcomes

The Unite Cable System is currently under construction, and the planned Cable Landing Station is due for completion in 2028.

The ACC-1 network will provide global telecommunications company and government agencies with a hyperscale route between Australia, Southeast Asia and the US. ACC-1 is due to start operations in 2028.

The combination of ACC-1 and the Unite Cable System will position Darwin as a digital gateway that can support the high technology industries in Australia’s north and connect Australia with the dynamic economies of Southeast Asia.

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