The Quintillion Subsea Cable Network is a state-of-the-art submarine cable system designed to connect Alaska to the contiguous United States and Europe. The cable system consists of three main components: a terrestrial fiber-optic network that connects major Alaskan cities to the subsea cable landing sites, a 1,400-mile subsea fiber-optic cable that runs from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to Nome, Alaska and a 5,000-mile transoceanic fiber-optic cable that connects Nome, Alaska to London, England.
The Quintillion Subsea Cable Network was built to provide reliable high-speed internet connectivity to remote communities in Alaska, many of which previously relied on slow and expensive satellite internet services. The cable system also has the potential to create new economic opportunities for Alaskans by providing faster and more reliable internet connectivity to businesses and individuals alike.
The construction of the Quintillion Subsea Cable Network was a massive undertaking, requiring the installation of thousands of miles of fiber-optic cable and specialized subsea equipment. The project was completed in July 2017, and the cable system has been operational since that time.
Overall, the Quintillion Subsea Cable Network represents a major technological achievement in the field of submarine cable systems, and is poised to significantly improve the quality of life for those living in Alaska.