The Junior submarine cable is a fiber optic cable that spans approximately 3900 kilometers across the Caribbean Sea, connecting the countries of Jamaica, Cuba, and the United States. It was commissioned in 2011 and is owned and operated by a consortium of companies, including Cable & Wireless Communications, Telefónica, and Verizon.
The cable has a capacity of 640 Gbps and is designed to provide high-speed internet and other telecommunications services to the Caribbean region. It is one of the most advanced submarine cables in the world, utilizing advanced technology and redundancy measures to ensure reliable and efficient service.
The construction of the Junior submarine cable was a large-scale project involving significant investment and collaboration between multiple companies and countries. Its successful implementation has been instrumental in improving connectivity and communication in the Caribbean region, making it an important part of global telecommunications infrastructure.