FISH West

Overview

FISH West is a domestic submarine cable network connecting four locations in Alaska, United States. The total length of the cable is 276 km and it is scheduled to be ready for service by 2027.

Route and Landings

• Chenega, AK, United States
• Cordova, AK, United States
• Johnstone Point, AK, United States
• Seward, AK, United States

Ownership and Operators

The cable is operated by Cordova Telecom Cooperative.

Status and Timeline

FISH West is scheduled to be ready for service in 2027. The current status of the cable is unknown, as no specific information about its operational status or construction progress has been provided.

Strategic Context

The FISH West submarine cable connects several coastal communities within Alaska, enhancing communication infrastructure in this region. Cordova Telecom Cooperative, a cooperative owned by residents and businesses of the Kenai Peninsula Borough, aims to improve local connectivity and support economic development in these areas.

Alaska’s coastline is home to numerous small towns and villages that rely heavily on reliable telecommunications for both business and personal communication needs.

The corridor in which FISH West operates primarily serves the intra-Alaskan market, connecting various communities that are often isolated from each other due to the state’s vast geography.

The FISH West cable will support the ongoing development of this region by providing a more resilient and efficient means of data transmission across its coastal communities.