Direct Manufacturer Something (or Someone) Broke Svalbard''s Internet; Authorities Seek
Believe it or not, Svalbard, Norway has famously reliable internet — and has since 2003. The remote arctic archipelago sits almost 2,000km away from the mainland, at about 80˚N, but its
Direct Manufacturer 2008 submarine cable disruption
The 2008 submarine cable disruption refers to three separate incidents of major damage to submarine optical communication cables around the world. The first
Direct Manufacturer Fiber Projects in Norway – May 2020
A new fiber optic sea cable system between Norway and the UK with the Norwegian landing point at Green Mountain''s DC1 Stavanger data center.
Direct Manufacturer Undersea cable linking Norway to Arctic satellite station
An undersea fiber-optic cable between mainland Norway and the archipelago of Svalbard in the Arctic Ocean has been lost in a mysterious event.
Direct Manufacturer Fibre optic cables | Space Norway
Discover fibre optic cables connecting Svalbard to mainland Norway, supporting government, residents, businesses, and scientific communities.
Direct Manufacturer A dangerous signal from a broken cable under the sea in Norway
After this submarine fiber optic cable in Norway was blown, it will certainly have some impact on the communication between Norway and Europe.
Direct Manufacturer 1 of 2 undersea cables serving Svalbard has suffered a disruption
One of the two subsea fiber optic cables serving Svalbard, the Norwegian Arctic archipelago, suffered a disruption last week. Space Norway, which operates the cables — the world''s
Direct Manufacturer The Invisible Backbone of the Internet: Nearly A Million
The internet''s power and speed come from vast networks of fiber-optic cables buried deep beneath oceans, linking the continents. These cables are marvels of
Direct Manufacturer Redundancy on primary telecom connection to Svalbard
As of January 18th, 2022, this redundancy is restored. The Svalbard fibre system is built as a fully redundant solution with two cables separated approximately 5-10
Direct Manufacturer Space Norway plots recovery mission for failed subsea
TAMPA, Fla. — Space Norway said Jan. 13 it expects to start repairing next month one of two undersea fiber-optic cables it operates between
Direct Manufacturer State backs Norway''s fibre cable capacity building
The emergence of large-scale fibre optic cable projects reflects growing confidence among Norwegian and international investors in Norway''s ability to become a major international
Direct Manufacturer Norwegian Undersea Surveillance Network Had Its
“Something or someone has torn out cables in outlying areas,” Geir Pedersen, the LoVe project leader, said in a press statement last Friday. Reports
Direct Manufacturer ''Human activity'' behind Svalbard cable disruption
There were no natural phenomena that led to the break of the fiberoptic cable between the Arctic archipelago and the Norwegian mainland,
Direct Manufacturer Update: Undersea fiber link to Svalbard returns to full
UPDATE Jan. 21: An undersea fiber-optic cable running from the Norwegian mainland to Svalbard that suffered a failure on Jan. 7 has been
Direct Manufacturer Sensors, AI Possible Solutions to Preventing Undersea
LILLESTRØM, Norway — Undersea cables have been transmitting communications since the 1850s, but the now ubiquitous technology is grabbing
Direct Manufacturer Norway Releases Russian-Crewed Ship After Cable
Police in Norway said Friday they had released a Russian-crewed cargo ship seized over suspected involvement in damage to a fiber-optic cable in
Direct Manufacturer Disruption at Arctic Circle undersea cable linking
The remote but vital Svalbard Undersea Cable System connects Svalbard, an archipelago in the Arctic Circle, with mainland Norway, and is
Direct Manufacturer This is what the damaged Svalbard cable looked like when it came up
Experts consulted by NRK suggest that it is likely a trawl dragged the cable, causing damage to the outer layer, the armoring, and the inner tube where the actual fibers are located.
Direct Manufacturer Norway: Ship with Russian crew seized – Suspected of
Norwegian authorities have seized a Norwegian-flagged ship with an all-Russian crew on suspicion of involvement in damage to an underwater fiber
Direct Manufacturer Something (or Someone) Broke Svalbard''s Internet; Authorities Seek
Svalbard, Norway''s internet has been among the world''s best since 2003. A recent breakage threatens that status and has triggered an investigation.
Direct Manufacturer Surveillance cables mysteriously cut
A unique underwater observatory in strategic waters off the coast of Northern Norway has been knocked out of service, after more than 4.3 kilometers
Direct Manufacturer Svalbard: How Norway Laid the World''s Northernmost Cable Through
All communication is satellite-only. The Norwegian Armed Forces specifically tasked Space Norway with establishing high-speed fiber to Jan Mayen by 2027, timed to coincide with a
Direct Manufacturer The subsea cable cut at Svalbard January 2022: What happened
What happened? On the 7th of January 2022, at 04.10, one of the two sub-sea fiber cables between Svalbard and Harstad lost the signal. According to Space Norway, which owns and is responsible for
Direct Manufacturer Norway Considers Disconnection of Power Cable: Political and Energy
Norway is considering disconnecting its power cable Ahead of the upcoming elections, many political parties, including the populist Progress Party, are calling for restrictions on energy
Direct Manufacturer Norway''s submarine cable network provides world-class
A rapidly expanding network of submarine fibre optic cables has brought about a sea change in Norway''s digital infrastructure. “In terms of
Direct Manufacturer The invisible seafaring industry that keeps the internet
The global internet relies on 800,000 miles of undersea cables that are constantly breaking. This is the story of the 22 aging ships that fix them.