Google has successfully connected a new transatlantic subsea cable, named Nuvem, which links Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with Sines, Portugal, via Bermuda and the Azores. The Nuvem cable system spans about 7,000 km and comprises 16 fibre pairs with a total design capacity of around 384 terabits per second.
Enhancing Data Routes
The new cable is part of Google’s efforts to invest in strategic infrastructure underpinning the digital economy. Subsea cables form the backbone of the world wide web, carrying more than 95% of global data traffic.
Portugal’s Atlantic coastline positions it as a prime hub for intercontinental subsea cables, helping to turn the country into a magnet for AI-driven data centres. The country seeks to leverage abundant low-cost renewable energy from hydro, solar, and wind sources, with more than 2.6 gigawatts of capacity under development.
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