SubTel Forum Releases 53rd Edition of the Submarine Cable Almanac

SubTel Forum Press Release
February 28, 2025

Sterling, Virginia– Submarine Telecoms Forum, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the 53rd edition of the Submarine Cable Almanac, an essential reference guide for the global submarine cable industry. Since its inception as a quarterly publication in 2011, the Almanac has served as the industry's premier resource, providing a comprehensive overview of over 500 existing and planned domestic and international submarine cable systems.

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What’s New in This Edition?

This latest issue features 11 newly added cable systems and 17 system updates, ensuring the most current and accurate data for industry professionals. A significant update in this edition is the organization of cable systems by age, offering valuable insights into the operational lifespan of global networks.

System Age Overview:

• 52 planned systems are set to be deployed in the near future.
• 70 systems (19%) are between 0-5 years old.
• 70 systems (17%) are between 6-10 years old.
• 70 systems (17%) are between 11-15 years old.
• 189 systems (47%) have been in operation for 16+ years.

As part of our ongoing commitment to data accuracy and industry collaboration, we encourage contributions from industry professionals. If you are aware of system updates or upcoming projects that should be included in future editions, please contact Kieran Clark at [email protected].

Changelog: Updates & System Changes

Decommissioned / Removed Systems:

• BlueMed
• Boriken
• East Micronesia Cable
• Galápagos
• Gold Data 1
• OEG
• SING
• TEAS
• VCS
• WALL-LI

Newly Added Systems:

• Apollo East and West
• Arctic Way Cable
• Australia Connect Interlink
• Bosun
• Celia
• EMC West-1
• EMC West-2
• Manta
• ORCA
• Project Waterworth
• SMAP

The Submarine Cable Almanac is developed using publicly available, commercial, and scientific data sources, integrated into SubTel Forum’s proprietary Submarine Cable Database. This ensures comprehensive and up-to-date tracking of clients, projects, system lengths, capacities, landing points, and regional distributions. Additionally, maps within the Almanac are produced using ArcGIS Pro, maintaining alignment with the Submarine Cables of the World print map.

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A special thank you to Ocean Networks, the exclusive sponsor of this edition. Their support highlights the importance of reliable and accurate data in an ever-evolving industry. Learn more about Ocean Networks’ contributions to the industry and the HIFL Cable System here.

For more information or to access the latest edition of the Submarine Cable Almanac, please visit SubTel Forum’s website.

About Submarine Telecoms Forum, Inc.

Submarine Telecoms Forum, Inc. is the leading industry resource for submarine cable news, research, and analysis. Through its publications, including the Submarine Cable Almanac, the company provides invaluable insights and data to professionals worldwide.

Media Contact:

Kieran Clark
Senior Analyst
Submarine Telecoms Forum, Inc.
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: +1 (703) 468-1382