The PC-1 system is connected seamlessly to backhaul providers providing diverse routes and competitive pricing. Facilities in the U.S. have multiple, independent backhaul providers collocated in the cable landing stations that offer route-diverse services to the major carrier inter-exchange centers in California and Washington. The Pacific Crossing facilities in Japan are collocated with Asia Netcom’s East Asia Crossing (EAC), providing access to multiple regions in Asia such as Hong Kong, Seoul and Singapore. The Japanese facilities also have multiple backhaul providers and are in close proximity to Tokyo and Nagoya, linking the system to major metropolitan areas in Japan as well as other sub-sea networks serving other parts of Asia.