Dark Fibre

Meeting the high volume connectivity needs of scaling carrier grade network customers across Aqua Comms’ CC-1 and CC-2 subsea cable systems.

Complete control of your network

Dark Fibre gives our customers complete ownership and control of the network; it can be managed as if it were your own, including the ability to sell capacity, and to connect the equipment of your choice to transmit data at preferred capacity and speed

Long-term agreements of 10+ years offer predictability and allow for almost unlimited bandwidth increases. 

Routes and availability

Our solution stack scales alongside your growing bandwidth requirements to ensure your network is always fit for the future.

Available

A short, secure crossing of the Irish Sea from Dublin to Anglesey

Irish Sea

CC-1

Connecting Ireland and the UK via a 72 fibre pair subsea cable system, wholly owned and operated by Aqua Comms.

Available

The newest Irish Sea system available on the market

Irish Sea

CC-2

offering connectivity from Dublin to Blackpool with two branches into the Isle of Man.

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You’re in control

Enables customers to self-manage critical elements of their network and gives security for the long-term - ideal if you’re looking to plan 10+ years of network needs

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Cost efficient

Customers can reduce the bloated overheads associated with continually increasing data loads thanks to the long term model and ownership economics offered by Aqua Comms Dark Fibre

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Optional colocation space and remote hands support
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Flexibility and scalability

Upgrade, remove, and change equipment according to the needs of your business, and use it to transmit data at your preferred capacity and speed.

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We don’t compete with our customers

Our proudly carrier-neutral stance means you never have to worry about us coming for your enterprise business.

Key Features and Benefits

Our solution stack scales alongside your growing bandwidth requirements to
ensure your network is always fit for the future.

Key stats

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Industry-leading delivery times
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Available on 10 year + IRUs
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Low latency
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High levels of data security
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24/7 NOC for monitoring and support

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. 

Dark Fibre FAQ

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Where is your Dark Fibre available?

Across our high fibre-count intra-European subsea systems: CC-1, and CC-2

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Who is Dark Fibre designed for?

Aqua Comms Dark Fibre is ideal for the scaling carrier-grade network that requires complete control over its connectivity, and is actively planning for its network needs 10+ years ahead of time

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Why should I choose Dark Fibre from Aqua Comms over another provider?

Aqua Comms has built its reputation on delivering excellence in subsea connectivity. Benefit from our engineering and operational expertise, while enjoying the freedom to manage your network entirely as you wish on flexible commercial terms.

Our systems benefit from high fibre count, and run on young fibre so you can be certain your connectivity needs are being looked after for the long-term (many of our competitors’ Irish Sea cables were built well before the 2000s)

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What guarantees do I have if your systems go down?

All technology runs into problems sooner or later: we believe that how you deal with them is the true measure of customer care. Our state-of-the-art NOC operates 24/7, meaning our team loses sleep so you don’t have to.