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Submarine cables from Calais

Today, Calais is best known as the French terminus of the Channel Tunnel. But, in the world of submarine cables, Calais is also known for the tunnel between the Alcatel Submarine Networks plant and the port. “Our factory is one of the biggest in the world and has been making submarine cables for 120 years” says factory manager Patricia Boulanger with some pride. ASN currently belongs to Finnish telecommunications group, Nokia.

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