Venezuelan Festoon

Overview

Venezuelan Festoon is a domestic submarine cable network spanning 1200 km within Venezuela. It was ready for service in 1998 and is operated by CANTV, which is the sole owner of the cable.

Route and Landings

Cabimas, Venezuela

• Camuri, Venezuela
• Carúpano, Venezuela
• Chichiriviche, Venezuela
• Coro, Venezuela
• Cumaná, Venezuela
• Higuerote, Venezuela
• Maracaibo, Venezuela
• Porlamar, Venezuela
• Puerto Cabello, Venezuela
• Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela
• Punto Fijo, Venezuela

Ownership and Operators

Venezuelan Festoon is owned by CANTV.

Status and Timeline

The cable was ready for service in 1998. Its current status is unknown.

Strategic Context

Venezuelan Festoon connects various coastal and island locations within Venezuela, contributing to the country's telecommunications infrastructure by providing connectivity across its extensive coastline. The cable serves multiple landing points along the coast, enhancing regional communication networks and supporting local businesses and residents.

CANTV, a subsidiary of Telefónica, is one of the major telecommunications companies in Latin America.

Venezuela has several submarine cables that connect to neighboring countries such as Colombia and Guyana, facilitating international data traffic and reinforcing Venezuela’s position in the region.