GlobalConnect has started the process of implementing a new subsea cable between Sweden and Finland, via Åland. The project, an investment of ca. 14 million euros, is set for completion by the end of 2026. Once operational, it will boost redundancy in the region and add significant capacity to transport more data.
The demand for secure, high-capacity fiber infrastructure is increasing rapidly, partly due to surging expansions of major data centers and AI hotspots in the Nordics. At the same time, the current geopolitical climate in the Baltic Sea has repeatedly amplified the need for resilient and redundant digital infrastructure — a need underscored by recent incidents involving damage to subsea cables, highlighting the vulnerability of critical communications routes.
“Adding new and routes in and out of the Nordics is not only about handling more data – it also provides vital redundancy – mitigating downtime and potential sabotage, ensuring that if one route goes down, others keep data flowing,” says Pär Jansson, SVP at GlobalConnect Carrier. “This expansion also allows the Nordics to meet the surging infrastructure demand and solidifies the Nordics’ position as a new global hotspot for data centers.”
In addition to the 150km new sea cable, GlobalConnect will upgrade its existing infrastructure on land. This part of the project will include ca. 365 km of fiber between Helsinki to Turku, Åland and Stockholm to Gävle, adding more capacity to transport larger quantities of data traffic.
“These projects will also bring lasting value to local regions and municipalities,” says Pär Jansson. “Along the cable routes, we aim to connect as much as possible — including households, hospitals, and businesses — enabling access to faster digital services, supporting local development, and creating better conditions for new business establishments.”
