- A submarine cable system is a network of undersea cables used for transmitting data, power, or communication between land-based locations, connecting continents or offshore facilities. It plays a vital role in global internet connectivity and energy transmission
- The submarine cable system market is experiencing strong growth due to the rising global demand for high-speed internet and seamless data transmission across countries, driven by the explosion of digital services such as video conferencing, cloud computing, and online gaming
- These systems are essential for supporting global internet infrastructure, carrying over 95% of international data traffic, and enabling reliable connections for services such as Netflix, Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft Teams
- Companies such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon are investing in private undersea cable projects to control bandwidth and reduce latency
- For instance, Meta’s 2Africa cable aims to be one of the longest and most comprehensive submarine cable systems connecting Africa, the Middle East, and Europe
- Technological improvements such as space-division multiplexing and higher fiber pair counts are allowing cables to transmit more data
- For instance, the new Dunant cable by Google offers a record-breaking 250 terabits per second capacity between the U.S. and France
- Increased reliance on digital ecosystems, especially after the global shift to remote work and online education during the pandemic, has further accelerated the need for robust and scalable submarine infrastructure, with new cable projects regularly announced to meet surging demand
