Website: http://www.avaroacable.com
Directors: Mrs Tatiana Burn (Chairperson)
Mrs Miimetua Nimerota (Deputy Chairperson)
Mr Richard Williams
Mr Teu Teulilo
Mr Robert Matheson
Ms Martha Henry
Chief Executive: Mr Mike Schwarz
Avaroa Cable Limited (ACL) was formed to operate and manage the Cook Islands interests in the Manatua Cable project. Avaroa Cable Limited is a Cook Islands limited liability company and the implementing entity for the Manatua Cable Project. The Manatua Cable fiber optic submarine cable is a 3,600km long two fiber pair system connecting Apia in Samoa, Niue, Rarotonga, and Aitutaki, Tahiti and Bora Bora deployed in 2019-20. The cable is capable of operating at up to 10 terabits per second (= 10,000,000 megabits per second) on each fiber pair using state-of-the-art fiber optical communications technology, enough speed to download 300 high-definition movies every single second. The cable was ready for service in July 2020.
To Matou Orama
Ko to matou akakoro’anga ko te akapapu kia rauka I te Kuki Airani tetai turanga teitei no te atuitui’anga karere e te ‘anga I tetai au atianga kimi puapinga no te katoatoa
Our Vision
Our purpose is to ensure the Cook Islands have access to world-class telecommunications services and the socio-economic opportunities that will be created.
ACL is now a fully-fledged commercial network operator providing wholesale connectivity services in the Cook Islands via the Manatua One Polynesia Cable
Performance in 2021/2022:
- Developed key networks and relationships with other cable landing stations as well as the provider of onward connectivity
- Received operating license from the regulator and contracted its first customers
- Completion of the Cable Landing Station in Aitutaki and Rarotonga
- Support provided through rental reductions and waivers to businesses operating at the Cook Islands Airport
Outlook:
- Working with stakeholders to maximize the capacity usage of the cable, including understanding how we can assist new entrants into the market
- Continuing to work with our partners in the Manatua Consortium to ensure all parties are aligned on the key issues in the maintenance and operations of the cable
- Develop and implement a strategy for funding the cable replacement in 2045
- Develop and implement a strategy for managing the foreign currency exposure of ACL
