AEC-2

Operated by Aqua Comms, AEC-2 seamlessly integrates with the rest of our Transatlantic systems to offer resilient infrastructure connecting the East Coast of the US, Ireland, and Northern Europe.

AEC-2 Transatlantic Subsea Network

AEC-2 offers customers a direct line between the North American, Irish and Scandinavian hubs of the Transatlantic hyperscale data centre industry via a series of modern, high-reliability carrier-neutral interconnection points.

7,622
km

Total subsea cable length

2020

Operating Since

Available Services

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

Route Details

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AEC-2 services in the US are delivered from the following locations, bypassing Manhattan for increased diversity and resilience.
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In Europe, services can be routed to Ireland or Denmark via a sophisticated branching unit They can then be extended via partner networks to key locations in Ireland, the UK and continental Europe.
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AEC-2’s backhaul through Ireland follows a gas pipeline route, which has a historical performance of 100% uptime.

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Services in Europe are offered from all landing stations and carrier-neutral metro area PoPs in Dublin, London, Manchester and Blaabjerg.
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We are the only carrier on the market which owns fibre on the Irish branching unit, prized for its direct connectivity between the United States and Dublin, then the UK.

Dive into the details of AEC-2

Download the product sheet to explore the specifics of AEC-2 the advanced Transatlantic cable system delivering secure, high-speed connectivity. 

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AEC-2: FAQs

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What is the AEC-2 cable system?

AEC-2 - part of the HavFrue cable system - is a subsea fibre optic system operated by Aqua Comms, connecting the East Coast of the U.S, Ireland, and Northern Europe. It provides high-capacity, low-latency data transmission essential for the hyperscale data centre industry.

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When was AEC-2 launched?

AEC-2 was launched in 2020, enhancing connectivity between North America and Scandinavia.

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What is the total length of the AEC-2 system?

The total subsea cable length is 7,622km, and it operates at various maximum water depths..

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Where does AEC-2 land in the U.S?

In the U.S., AEC-2 services are delivered from NJFX in Wall, NJ, a carrier-neutral tier 3 data center that connects subsea cables globally.