Connected Coast

Overview

The Connected Coast submarine cable network is a domestic system within British Columbia (BC), Canada, set to be ready for service by 2024. This cable will significantly enhance connectivity across the province, particularly in areas that are currently underserved or have limited internet access.

Route and Landings

The Connected Coast network will land at multiple points along British Columbia’s coastline:

• Addenbroke Island, BC, Canada
• Ahoust, BC, Canada
• Alert Bay, BC, Canada
• Bamfield, BC, Canada
• Bella Bella, BC, Canada
• Bella Coola, BC, Canada
• Blind Channel, BC, Canada
• Bliss Landing, BC, Canada
• Boat Bluff, BC, Canada
• Bold Point, BC, Canada
• Bonilla Island, BC, Canada
• Bowser, BC, Canada
• Butedale, BC, Canada
• Campbell River, BC, Canada
• Chatham Point, BC, Canada
• Coal Harbour, BC, Canada
• Comox, BC, Canada
• Cousins Inlet, BC, Canada
• Denman Island, BC, Canada
• Dodge Cove, BC, Canada
• Dryad Point, BC, Canada
• Duncanby, BC, Canada
• Eastbourne, BC, Canada
• Echo Bay, BC, Canada
• Edith Point, BC, Canada
• Egg Island, BC, Canada
• Elk Bay, BC, Canada
• Esperanza, BC, Canada
• Gabriola, BC, Canada
• Gambier Harbour, BC, Canada

Ownership and Operators

The Connected Coast network is operated by the Connected Coast Network Partnership.

Status and Timeline

The Connected Coast network is scheduled to be ready for service in 2024.

Strategic Context

British Columbia, Canada, is a region known for its vast natural landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and remote communities. The Connected Coast submarine cable project aligns with broader efforts to improve digital access and support economic development in these areas.

This project is part of a larger initiative to bridge the digital divide and promote sustainable economic growth throughout the region.