Denmark-Sweden 17

Overview

Denmark-Sweden 17 is a regional submarine cable connecting two countries in Northern Europe, with a total length of 11 km. The cable was ready for service in 1994 and is operated by TDC Group and Tele2.

Route and Landings

Alsgarde, Denmark

Kristinelund, Sweden

Ownership and Operators

The cable is owned by TDC Group and Tele2.

Status and Timeline

Denmark-Sweden 17 was ready for service in 1994.

Strategic Context

The Denmark-Sweden 17 submarine cable connects two countries in Northern Europe, providing a direct fiber-optic path between Alsgarde in Denmark and Kristinelund in Sweden. This connection supports the inter-country communication needs of both nations. TDC Group is part of the Telenor Group, one of the largest telecommunications companies in Scandinavia, with operations spanning across several Nordic countries. Tele2, on the other hand, is a multinational telecommunications company that operates in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as in parts of Asia. The cable serves to enhance the communication infrastructure between these two operators, facilitating better connectivity for their respective networks. Both Denmark and Sweden are significant players in this region, with Denmark being a key market for telecommunications services and Sweden serving as a hub for international connectivity. Alsgarde, located in Denmark, is an important landing point that connects the cable to the national network infrastructure.