The Caribbean-Bermuda U.S. (CBUS) submarine cable is a high-speed telecommunications cable that spans approximately 804 km (500 miles) across the Atlantic Ocean. The cable connects St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands to Bermuda, and provides critical connectivity to the region.
The cable system consists of two fiber-optic pairs, with a capacity of up to 10 Gbps. It is owned and operated by a consortium of companies including AT&T, Verizon, and Cable & Wireless Communications.
The CBUS submarine cable was originally installed in 2001, and underwent a major upgrade in 2013 to increase its capacity and improve its reliability. The cable is designed to withstand the harsh marine environment and has multiple layers of protection to ensure continuity of service.
The CBUS submarine cable plays a critical role in connecting the Caribbean and Bermuda with the rest of the world, providing essential telecommunications and internet connectivity to businesses and individuals in the region.