Havana, Dec 7 (RHC) The Cuban Telecommunications Company SA (ETECSA) reported Wednesday that it signed an agreement with the French company Orange SA to expand and diversify its international capacities through the placement of a submarine fiber optic cable between Martinique and the province of Cienfuegos.

The submarine cable system is intended to support 's international expansion in the face of a growing demand for Internet and broadband connection. It will be deployed by Orange Marine, a subsidiary of Orange.

The physical structure of the submarine cable will be ready in 2023 and will provide the country with a new route for international services, which will geographically diversify the current connectivity.

According to the country's economic possibilities, this cable will allow continuing expanding international connectivity.

The project is under development and all the permits for its deployment have been granted (Source: ETECSA).