Baltcom Fiber

Baltcom Fiber has became a Full Member of International Cable Protection Committee

Baltcom Fiber has qualified for International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC) membership as it is only company, which exclusively operates marine portion of the cable system Ventspils – Gothland. By co-operating with ICPC Baltcom Fiber will be able to ensure safe submarine cable usage and make services more reliable.

About ICPC

ICPC is an Association providing leadership and guidance on issues related to submarine cable planning, installation, operation, maintenance protection and retirement.

International Cable Protection Committee was founded in 1958 as the Cable Damage Committee, being renamed in 1967. ICPC headquarters are located in United Kingdom.

As of March 2006, 79 Members representing 44 Countries. Full Membership is available to both Telecommunications and Power Submarine Cable Owners and Submarine Cable Maintenance Authorities. Provisional Membership is available to applicants who are planning the installation of new submarine cable systems, but have not yet obtained a Cable Landing License.

The principal purpose of ICPC is to promote the safeguarding of submarine cables against man-made and natural hazards. The Committee also serves as a forum for the exchange of technical and legal information pertaining to submarine cable protection methods and programmes.

ICPC's aim is to foster a team-working relationship with other seabed users, so that submarine telecommunications and power cables can operate in harmony with other seabed activities. Members co-operate closely with fishing, undersea mining, oil and gas, dredging, and other offshore industries utilising the seabed in an effort to reduce the number of incidents of damage to cables. The Committee also funds projects and programmes which are beneficial for the protection of submarine cables.

ICPC operates an internet web-site which can be found at www.iscpc.org.

NEWS

27. October 2011

Baltcom Fiber issues CFP for backbone DWDM equipment

→ Baltcom Fiber issues call for proposals to buy DWDM equipment for submarine backbone link Ventspils - Stockholm. Detailed information for submitters can be found: www.iub.gov.lv

30. March 2011

Baltcom Fiber merges with Baltcom IP

→ Baltcom Fiber has started reorganization process where its daughter company Baltcom IP will be fully merged with its parent. In the process baltcom Fiber will gain competitiveness through more effective utilization of networks and additional cost controlling options.

15. January 2010

Baltcom IP joins Internet exchange DECIX in Frankfurt

→ Baltcom IP joins Internet exchange DECIX in Frankfurt that is among fastest growing IX points in Europe.

15. December 2009

Baltcom Fiber has entered into eco membership

→ Baltcom Fiber has entered into eco membership. eco – the German Internet Business Association represents and supports all enterprises that make commercial use of the Internet. It represents companies in the political process, encourages communication among market participants and supports the marketing of their products.

5. May 2008

Baltcom Fiber becomes a member of Latvian Association of Telecommunications

→ In May 2008 Baltcom Fiber became a member of Telecommunication Association of Latvia - allowing to take part in regulatory processes in Latvia and to be open for cooperation and investment opportunities coming to Latvia.

12. March 2008

Baltcom Fiber network upgrade to 10G DWDM

→ In March 2008 Baltcom Fiber invested 300kEUR in DWDM and core IP routing equipment as a major upgradeto 10G base. Total bandwidth of backbone network reaches 15Gbps.

25. January 2007

Baltcom Fiber doubles capacity of its submarine cable

→ Baltcom Fiber has increased the capacity of its submarine optical cable Ventspils-Gotland-Stockholm to 5 Gbps. Previously, the company delivered data transfer services at a speed reaching 2.5 Gbps.

3. April 2006

Baltcom Fiber opens second point of presence in Riga - Perses street 2

→ Baltcom Fiber has established second point of presence (PoP) in Rīga – Perses street 2 that expands the opportunity of cooperation with several largest Latvian telecommunication companies and provide services in the centre of the city.

16. March 2006

Baltcom Fiber has became a Full Member of International Cable Protection Committee

→ Baltcom Fiber has qualified for International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC) membership as it is only company, which exclusively operates marine portion of the cable system Ventspils – Gothland. By co-operating with ICPC Baltcom Fiber will be able to ensure safe submarine cable utilization and make services more reliable.

1. March 2005

Baltcom Fiber selects Stokab for connection with Stockholm region

→ Baltcom Fiber and Stokab have made a longterm agreement concerning fibre-optic connection between the Stockholm region in Sweden and the Baltic region.

15. February 2005

Baltcom Fiber / Santa Monica Networks selects Lumentis for connectivity across the Baltic Sea

→ Baltcom Fiber selects Lumentis for a 2,5 Gigabit/s submarine link to support commercial Internet and voice traffic, and also to secure future expansion in the region. Baltcom Fiber invites System Integrator Santa Monica Networks to implement and support the whole submarine data transmission solutions.

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