CELIA Submarine Cable to Link Aruba, Puerto Rico, and Florida by 2027.

The article focuses on recent developments in submarine fiber optic cable projects worldwide. Chile's telecommunications regulator Subtel is evaluating four proposals for a feasibility study on the first submarine fiber optic cable linking Chile to Antarctica, aiming to enhance scientific research connectivity while respecting environmental regulations. The CELIA consortium plans to deploy a high-capacity submarine cable by 2027 connecting Aruba, Martinique, Antigua, Puerto Rico, and Florida, with a total capacity exceeding 170 Tbps and an emphasis on sustainability. Meta is preparing a $10 billion global subsea cable project, known as "W," to create its own dedicated internet backbone avoiding geopolitically sensitive areas, though deployment timelines remain uncertain. Additionally, Isle Au Haut in Maine has installed its first 10 km subsea cable, funded by federal and state grants, to provide high-speed internet access to this previously unbridged island community.