| AEConnect | |
|---|---|
| Owners: Aqua Comms | |
| Landing points | |
| Total length | 5536 km |
| Design capacity | 130 wavelengths x 100 Gbit/s per fiber pair = 13 Tbit/s |
| Technology | Fiber optics |
AEConnect (AEC-1) is asubmarine communications cable privately owned by Aqua Comms linking theUnited States andIreland. The cable has extended connectivity via the CeltixConnect cable toLondon.[1] Originally the cable project was calledEmerald Express managed byEmerald Networks, and was intended to include acable landing inIceland, however after being unable to secure funding the project ownership was transferred to the current owner.[2]
The cable began construction in April 2015.[3] The cable spans 5536 km between landing stations inShirley, USA andKillala, Ireland. The cable's final splice was made in November 2015 and was declared to be ready for service in January 2016[4]
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