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Latvia-Sweden 1 (LV-SE 1)

In Service

304 km · 0 Landing Points · Ready for Service: 1994

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Specifications

Length304 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service1994
Landing Points0
Countries0

Owners

Tele2 Tet

Landing Points (0)

About the Latvia-Sweden 1 (LV-SE 1) Cable System

Overview

Latvia-Sweden 1 (LV-SE 1) is a regional submarine cable connecting Ventspils, Latvia, with Nynashamn, Sweden. The total length of the cable is 304 km and it was ready for service in 1994.

Route and Landings

Ventspils, Latvia

Nynashamn, Sweden

Ownership and Operators

The cable is owned by Tele2 and Tet.

Status and Timeline

The Ready for Service (RFS) year for Latvia-Sweden 1 was in 1994. The status of the cable is unknown.

Strategic Context

This submarine cable connects two countries within the Baltic Sea region, providing a direct fiber-optic path between Ventspils in Latvia and Nynashamn in Sweden. Such connections contribute to the overall infrastructure that supports regional internet traffic and redundancy. Tele2 is a leading telecommunications company with operations across Central Europe and Russia, while Tet is known for its contributions to submarine cable systems.

The Baltic Sea region has seen an increasing demand for reliable and efficient communication links due to its strategic importance in trade and economic cooperation among neighboring countries. Both Latvia and Sweden play significant roles as transit and landing points for submarine cables, contributing to the robustness of regional internet infrastructure.

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Last checked2026-05-16 16:30

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FAQ

What is the length of the Latvia-Sweden 1 (LV-SE 1) cable?
The Latvia-Sweden 1 (LV-SE 1) submarine cable is 304 km long.
Who owns the Latvia-Sweden 1 (LV-SE 1) cable?
Latvia-Sweden 1 (LV-SE 1) is owned by a consortium including Tele2, Tet.
When was Latvia-Sweden 1 (LV-SE 1) put into service?
The Latvia-Sweden 1 (LV-SE 1) cable entered service in 1994.
Latvia-Sweden 1 (LV-SE 1)
  • Length304 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service1994

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