Liberty Networks to deliver El Salvador’s first submarine cable system
Liberty Networks will deliver El Salvador’s first submarine cable system, a 1,800-km project for telecom regulator SIGET. The system is expected to enter service in the second half of 2028 and will strengthen international connectivity, improve internet performance, and support innovation, cloud adoption, and economic growth.
Prysmian chosen to be fiber optic cable supplier for multi-island Hawaii project
Prysmian will supply 740 km of submarine fiber optic cable for the Hawaiian Islands Fiber Link, a key project under Hawaiʻi’s Connect Kākou initiative. The system, spanning six islands, will enhance broadband access with 24 fiber pairs, a 25-year design life, and environmentally sensitive installation methods.
SubCom chosen to supply 800 km of cable to extend existing Bahrain cable system
Beyon has selected SubCom to supply the 800-km Khaleej North submarine cable system, expanding Bahrain’s Al Khaleej Cable to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iraq. Integrated with SEA-ME-WE 6, the project will enhance regional connectivity, boosting capacity, resilience, and data exchange to support Gulf digital economy growth.
LS Cable begins construction of new submarine power cable plant in Virginia
LS GreenLink USA broke ground on a $680 million submarine power cable plant in Chesapeake, Virginia, aiming to supply the growing U.S. HVDC subsea cable market. Backed by federal tax credits, the facility will open in 2027, creating over 330 jobs and supporting LS Cable & System’s global expansion.
NTT unit launches new cable-laying vessel to serve strong regional power demands
NTT WE Marine launched the Philippine-flagged CS VEGA II to enhance submarine cable services, marking 25 years in the country. It will support domestic and regional telecom infrastructure, contributing to the Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network and broader communications stability amid global security concerns.