Historical Events tagged with "submarine cable"

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Inauguration of TAT-1 Transatlantic Cable System

September 25th, 1956 68 years ago

The TAT-1 submarine cable, the first to connect North America and Europe, was inaugurated in 1956. This groundbreaking project allowed direct telephone communication across the Atlantic, significantly enhancing international connectivity. The cable spanned over 4,000 miles and was laid by the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) in collaboration with several European telecommunications companies. It marked a pivotal advancement in global telecommunications, providing a crucial infrastructure for both personal and business communications between the continents.

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