New Submarine Cable Planned Between Iceland and Scotland
By Michael Chapman, Iceland Review
April 23, 2026
Preparations are under way for a new submarine cable linking Iceland to Scotland, with completion expected by 2030.
As reported by Vísir, the project is being led by Farice, which operates existing connections including FARICE-1, DANICE and ÍRIS.
- New submarine cable by Farice planned between southern Iceland and Scotland, replacing FARICE-1
- Seabed survey scheduled for summer 2027, with operation expected by 2030
- Connection to European hubs via Glasgow or Edinburgh, with no direct state funding planned
Connectivity expansion planned
Preparations are under way for a new submarine cable linking Iceland to Scotland, with completion expected by 2030.
As reported by Vísir, the project is being led by Farice, which operates existing connections including FARICE-1, DANICE and ÍRIS.
The new cable, named AUÐUR after the historical figure Auður Þjúpúðga, is intended to replace the company’s oldest system, FARICE-1.
According to Farice, the cable will run from southern Iceland to a new landing point in either Glasgow or Edinburgh. From there, it will connect to major European telecommunications hubs such as London, Dublin and Amsterdam, as well as Nordic networks.
In a statement, the company said the development would expand network capacity and reduce data transit times between Iceland and Europe. A seabed survey is scheduled for summer 2027, ahead of construction.
The project is expected to be financed without direct state funding.
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