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Lake Michigan Chicago Crossing

Planned

-1 km · 0 Landing Points · Ready for Service: 2028

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Specifications

Length-1 km
StatusPlanned
Ready for Service2028
Landing Points0
Countries0

Owners

123NET Peninsula Fiber Network (PFN)

Landing Points (0)

About the Lake Michigan Chicago Crossing Cable System

Overview

Lake Michigan Chicago Crossing is a submarine cable system set to connect various points in the state of Michigan and Illinois within the United States. It is scheduled to be operational by 2028.

Route and Landings

Benton Harbor, MI, United States

Chicago, IL, United States

St. Joseph, MI, United States

Ownership and Operators

The cable is operated by 123NET and Peninsula Fiber Network (PFN).

Status and Timeline

The Ready for Service (RFS) year for Lake Michigan Chicago Crossing is scheduled for 2028.

Strategic Context

This cable connects the states of Michigan and Illinois, providing submarine fiber capacity within the United States. The corridor generally supports telecommunications, internet access, and enterprise connectivity between these regions. Both Michigan and Illinois play significant roles in regional infrastructure. Michigan is a major hub for telecommunications and data centers, with several large operators and service providers based or operating in the state. Illinois, on the other hand, is a key market for telecommunications services due to its dense population centers and major cities like Chicago.

Lake Michigan Chicago Crossing
  • Length-1 km
  • StatusPlanned
  • Ready for Service2028

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