FLAG Atlantic-1 (FA-1)

Overview

FLAG Atlantic-1 (FA-1) is an intercontinental submarine cable that spans a total length of 14,500 km. The cable connects four landing points across three countries: Plerin and Skewjack in France and the United Kingdom; Island Park and Northport in New York, United States.

Route and Landings

• Plerin, France
• S skewjack, United Kingdom
• Island Park, NY, United States
• Northport, NY, United States

Ownership and Operators

The cable is operated by FLAG.

Status and Timeline

FLAG Atlantic-1 (FA-1) was ready for service in 2001. The status of the cable is unknown, as no specific information regarding its current operational state or any planned activities has been provided.

Strategic Context

The FLAG Atlantic-1 (FA-1) connects France and the United Kingdom with the northeastern United States, specifically New York. This transatlantic corridor serves to bridge networks between Europe and North America, facilitating international data traffic. The first submarine cable was laid in 1858 between Ireland and Newfoundland, marking the beginning of cross-Atlantic communication by telegraph. FLAG is a well-known telecommunications company that has been operating in the European market for many years. As part of Telefonica, FLAG provides a range of services including fixed-line and mobile communications, broadband internet, and data center solutions across Spain, Portugal, and other parts of Europe. The cable's route through France and the United Kingdom highlights the importance of these countries as key players in European telecommunications infrastructure. The corridor served by FLAG Atlantic-1 (FA-1) is part of a broader network that includes other transatlantic cables such as the Transatlantic 2 (TAT-14), which connects multiple landing points in both continents.