Why Darwin could become 'a major interconnection point' for global data

Key points

• Plans show two international subsea cables may soon connect in Darwin's Fannie Bay.
• Google aims to link its Bosun cable to a site near the Darwin Ski Club, while Inligo Networks is building an open cable landing station.
• The NT government sees these developments as key to positioning Darwin as a regional digital infrastructure hub, with five international subsea cables expected in the coming years.