NO-UK

Overview

No-UK is an intercontinental submarine cable connecting Norway and the United Kingdom, with a total length of 713 km. The cable has two landing points: Stavanger in Norway and Newcastle in the United Kingdom.

Route and Landings

Norway: Stavanger

United Kingdom: Newcastle

Ownership and Operators

No-UK is operated by NO-UK COM AS, the sole owner of the cable.

Status and Timeline

The Ready for Service (RFS) year for No-UK was 2021. The status of the cable is unknown.

Strategic Context

No-UK connects Norway and the United Kingdom, providing a direct fiber-optic path between these two countries. This connection contributes to a network of redundant paths that ensure internet traffic remains uninterrupted even when individual systems experience issues or undergo maintenance. Both Norway and the United Kingdom are key players in Europe’s digital infrastructure, with significant investments in submarine cable networks to support growing data demands.

Norway, through its national operator Telenor, is a major player in the Nordic region, serving a diverse range of customers including businesses, governments, and individuals. The country has been expanding its submarine cable footprint to enhance connectivity within Europe and beyond, leveraging its strategic position at the gateway between the North Atlantic and the Arctic.

The United Kingdom, with operators like BT and Vodafone, is one of the world’s leading digital economies, driving innovation and investment in telecommunications infrastructure.

Both countries are hubs for regional traffic, serving as key landing points for multiple submarine cables.