SubCom to design, manufacture, and install new high-speed connection from the Norwegian
mainland to Jan Mayen and Svalbard; will be the world’s northernmost subsea cable system
mainland to Jan Mayen and Svalbard; will be the world’s northernmost subsea cable system
Oslo, NORWAY and Newington, NH, USA – May 1, 2025 – Space Norway and
SubCom today announced that a contract is in-force for the survey, design, supply and
installation of the Arctic Way Cable System. Providing necessary route diversity to a
region with rapidly increasing data traffic demands, the new system will become a
critical asset for transmitting data between the Norwegian mainland, Jan Mayen, and
the Svalbard archipelago.
SubCom today announced that a contract is in-force for the survey, design, supply and
installation of the Arctic Way Cable System. Providing necessary route diversity to a
region with rapidly increasing data traffic demands, the new system will become a
critical asset for transmitting data between the Norwegian mainland, Jan Mayen, and
the Svalbard archipelago.
SubCom will produce the components for Arctic Way at its manufacturing campus in
Newington, NH, USA. The trunk-and-branch, repeatered system will be approximately
2,350 km in length with direct shore end landings in Bodø, Norway, Jan Mayen, and
Longyearbyen, Svalbard. Located entirely within the Arctic Circle (between 67-78°N),
the system will be the world’s northernmost subsea cable system and will be installed
by one of SubCom’s polar-certified, Reliance Class cable ships.
Newington, NH, USA. The trunk-and-branch, repeatered system will be approximately
2,350 km in length with direct shore end landings in Bodø, Norway, Jan Mayen, and
Longyearbyen, Svalbard. Located entirely within the Arctic Circle (between 67-78°N),
the system will be the world’s northernmost subsea cable system and will be installed
by one of SubCom’s polar-certified, Reliance Class cable ships.
“Establishing the new Arctic Way cable system is imperative to ensure that data
connectivity for the Arctic community is effective and uninterrupted for decades to
come,” said Morten Tengs, CEO of Space Norway. “We are confident that SubCom’s
proven track record in managing projects in the Arctic region make them the ideal
partner for this project and we are very pleased to reach this important milestone.”
connectivity for the Arctic community is effective and uninterrupted for decades to
come,” said Morten Tengs, CEO of Space Norway. “We are confident that SubCom’s
proven track record in managing projects in the Arctic region make them the ideal
partner for this project and we are very pleased to reach this important milestone.”
“Having supplied the original Svalbard cable system, SubCom has had a working
relationship with Space Norway for decades, and we are privileged to extend that
partnership with the new Arctic Way Cable System,” said David Coughlan, CEO of
SubCom. “Our experience with the customer and our expertise in the region – one of
the most unique marine environments on the planet – will enable SubCom to efficiently
produce and deploy this critical subsea cable infrastructure on behalf of Space Norway.”
“While establishing new subsea cable infrastructure, we will continue to utilize the two
existing cables to Svalbard as long as they remain functional, serving as a backup for
Arctic Way. Although these cables are approaching the end of their 25-year service
lifespan, we expect them to remain operational for several years past 2028,” explains
Rune Jensen, Director of Subsea Cable Systems at Space Norway.
relationship with Space Norway for decades, and we are privileged to extend that
partnership with the new Arctic Way Cable System,” said David Coughlan, CEO of
SubCom. “Our experience with the customer and our expertise in the region – one of
the most unique marine environments on the planet – will enable SubCom to efficiently
produce and deploy this critical subsea cable infrastructure on behalf of Space Norway.”
“While establishing new subsea cable infrastructure, we will continue to utilize the two
existing cables to Svalbard as long as they remain functional, serving as a backup for
Arctic Way. Although these cables are approaching the end of their 25-year service
lifespan, we expect them to remain operational for several years past 2028,” explains
Rune Jensen, Director of Subsea Cable Systems at Space Norway.
The Arctic Way Cable System is expected to be ready for service by Q2 2028.
About Space Norway
Space Norway is Northern Europe’s leading satellite operator and a key player in the European
space industry. We provide advanced and reliable satellite solutions to governments, public and
defence sectors, commercial maritime, land-based industries, and major broadcasters.
Our hybrid infrastructure, comprising satellites, teleports, fibre networks, and subsea
cables, enables us to deliver critical connectivity services across Europe, the Arctic,
Antarctic, the Middle East, and Africa.
With industry-leading expertise, agility, and a commitment to excellence, we remain at
the forefront of innovation. Our objective is to harness space for security and
commercial growth – enriching life and expanding possibilities.
the forefront of innovation. Our objective is to harness space for security and
commercial growth – enriching life and expanding possibilities.
Space Norway is owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Fisheries.
Learn more about Space Norway by visiting spacenorway.com
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Press Contacts:
Randi Ellingsen, Head of PR and Communications, Space Norway
Tel: +47 988 77 675 | Email: randi.ellingsen@spacenorway.no
Sean Harris, PR Account Manager, Elaborate Communications
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Sally Butler, PR Account Director, Elaborate Communications
Tel: +44 (0) 1296 682403 | Email: sbutler@elaboratecomms.com
Randi Ellingsen, Head of PR and Communications, Space Norway
Tel: +47 988 77 675 | Email: randi.ellingsen@spacenorway.no
Sean Harris, PR Account Manager, Elaborate Communications
Tel: +44 (0) 1296 682051 | Email: sharris@elaboratecomms.com
Sally Butler, PR Account Director, Elaborate Communications
Tel: +44 (0) 1296 682403 | Email: sbutler@elaboratecomms.com
About SubCom
SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables – the
unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability,
and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks
that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. Since 1955, SubCom has
deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 21 times. For more information,
visit www.subcom.com
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Courtney McDaniel; info@subcom.com
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