N0r5ke Viking 2

Overview

N0r5ke Viking 2 is a regional submarine cable connecting various locations in Norway and Sweden. With a total length of 900 km, the cable is set to be ready for service in 2028. The sole owner of N0r5ke Viking 2 is NOR5KE Fibre AS.

Route and Landings

Bergen, Norway

Kristiansand, Norway

Oslo, Norway

Porsgrunn, Norway

Stavanger, Norway

Capri Strand, Sweden

Lagunen, Sweden

Ownership and Operators

NOR5KE Fibre AS is the sole owner of N0r5ke Viking 2.

Status and Timeline

The cable is scheduled to be ready for service in 2028.

Strategic Context

N0r5ke Viking 2 connects Norway and Sweden, providing a direct fiber-optic path between the two countries. This cable will contribute to the robustness of regional submarine infrastructure by offering an additional route for data transmission, enhancing redundancy and reliability in the network.

Both Norway and Sweden are key players in Europe's digital landscape. Norway, with its advanced telecommunications sector and strong emphasis on digitalization, is a significant market for high-speed internet services. NOR5KE Fibre AS, as part of this initiative, aims to support the growing demand for data transmission within the region.

Sweden, similarly, is a hub for technology and innovation, hosting major data centers and serving as a gateway to the Nordic and Baltic markets.

The corridor that N0r5ke Viking 2 traverses generally serves intra-European traffic, facilitating data exchange between northern European countries. The route connects two of Norway's largest cities—Oslo and Bergen—with several smaller coastal towns, while also linking to Sweden’s western coast.