GC-LNZ-FU Ring

Overview

GC-LNZ-FU Ring is a regional submarine cable system connecting six landing points across the Canary Islands and mainland Spain. The total length of the cable is 553 km, with an expected Ready for Service (RFS) year in 2028.

Route and Landings

Arrecife, Canary Islands, Spain

Corralejo, Canary Islands, Spain

Las Palmas, Spain

Playa Blanca, Canary Islands, Spain

Puerto del Rosario, Canary Islands, Spain

Telde, Spain

Ownership and Operators

The cable is operated by Canalink.

Status and Timeline

The Ready for Service (RFS) year for GC-LNZ-FU Ring is 2028. The status of the cable is unknown as of now.

Strategic Context

This regional submarine cable connects various points within the Canary Islands and mainland Spain, enhancing communication infrastructure in these regions by providing reliable submarine connectivity. Canalink, the operator of this cable, is a subsidiary of Telefónica, one of Spain's largest telecommunications companies with an extensive footprint across Latin America and Spain.

The corridor served by this cable is primarily intra-European, focusing on improving communication links between the Canary Islands and other European markets. The Canary Islands play a significant role as a hub for regional communication networks, serving as a key transit point for data traffic within the region. By strengthening the existing network infrastructure, GC-LNZ-FU Ring will facilitate better connectivity for businesses and residents in these areas.