Jerry Newton

Overview

Jerry Newton is a regional submarine cable that spans 88 km and was ready for service in 2007. The cable is owned by Liberty Networks, a telecommunications company with operations primarily focused on the Caribbean region.

Route and Landings

• Willemstad, Curaçao
• Curaçao (second landing point)
• North Salina, Bonaire
• Sint Eustatius and Saba

Ownership and Operators

The cable is operated by Liberty Networks.

Status and Timeline

Jerry Newton was ready for service in 2007, with no explicit end-of-service date provided. The status of the cable remains unknown.

Strategic Context

Jerry Newton connects Curaçao and Bonaire, providing a direct fiber-optic path between these two islands. Curaçao is an important hub in the Caribbean region, serving as a major financial center and tourist destination. The cable enhances communications within this area by offering additional landing points and improving the reliability of fiber-optic connections.

Bonaire, while not as large as Curaçao, contributes to the broader Caribbean network by offering additional landing points and enhancing the reliability of fiber-optic connections within the region. The cable serves to strengthen communications between these islands, supporting both local and international traffic needs.