The Atlas Offshore submarine cable is a high-capacity fiber optic cable system that stretches across the Atlantic Ocean between Morocco and the United States. It was designed to provide reliable and secure connectivity for data, voice, and video transmission between the two continents. The cable system consists of two fiber pairs with a total capacity of 160 terabits per second (Tbps), making it one of the highest-capacity submarine cables in the world.
The Atlas Offshore cable spans a distance of approximately 3,500 miles (5,630 kilometers) between the cities of Kenitra, Morocco, and Virginia Beach, Virginia, in the United States. It was developed by a consortium of telecommunications companies, including Orange, Telxius, and Vodafone, among others.
The cable's landing stations are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including advanced power systems and backup generators, to ensure maximum reliability and uptime. The system also features a network operations center, located in Virginia Beach, that provides 24/7 monitoring and maintenance of the cable.
The Atlas Offshore submarine cable is expected to play a major role in facilitating international data traffic and supporting the growth of the digital economy between Africa and North America. It is also expected to provide significant benefits in terms of increased bandwidth and reduced latency for businesses and consumers in both regions.