AEC-1

Wholly owned and operated by Aqua Comms, AEC-1 is our flagship Transatlantic route: seamlessly connecting the US with Ireland and the UK via a secure fibre optic network.

AEC-1 Transatlantic Subsea Network

AEC-1 delivers secure, reliable connectivity across the transatlantic: from New York to Ireland, and then on to the UK via a series of diverse backhaul segments to additional PoPs.

5,534
km

Total subsea cable length

2016

Operating Since

Available Services

Available under flexible commercial terms including leases - typically 12, 24, or 36 months, capitalised leases and IRUs with terms between 10 and 20 years. 

Route Details

AEC-1 spans the Atlantic Ocean: from a cable landing station (CLS) in Shirley, Long Island, it traverses 5,536km to a corresponding CLS in Killala, Co Mayo

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In the US, diverse backhaul fibre is in place to PoPs at the following locations:
Equinix NY5

800 Secaucus Road, NJ

Equinix NY9

111 8th Avenue, NY

NYI-QTD1

60 Hudson St, NY

Digital Realty JFK 13

32 6th Avenue, NY

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In Europe, diverse backhaul fibre is in place to PoPs at the following locations:
Equinix DB3

Northwest Business Park, dublin

Digital Realty DUB 2

Park West Business park, dublin

Equinix LD6

Buckingham ave, slough

Telehouse West

coriander ave, London

Equinix LD8

Harbour Exchange square, London

Computacenter

salford quays, manchester

Dive into the details of AEC-1

Download the product sheet to explore the specifics of AEC-1, the advanced transatlantic cable system delivering secure, high-speed connectivity. 

Responsible Innovation

Operational Excellence

A Personal Touch

AEC-1 FAQs

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What are the key benefits of the AEC-1 system?

The AEC-1 system offers several benefits, including high bandwidth capacity, low latency for improved performance, enhanced reliability, and scalability to meet growing data demands.

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Who are the primary users of the AEC-1 cable system?

The AEC-1 system primarily serves telecommunications providers, cloud service providers, content delivery networks, and enterprises that require robust and efficient data transport solutions.

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How does AEC-1 ensure reliability and security?

AEC-1 employs state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure, including advanced monitoring systems via our 24-7 NOC, and redundancy features, to ensure reliable performance and data integrity.

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Who can I speak to about AEC-1?

Talk to Aqua Comms on +353 (0) 1 662 4399. Email the team at info@aquacomms.com, or fill out the form here.