Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Web Services (AWS) announced Fastnet, a new transatlantic subsea fiber optic cable system connecting Maryland and County Cork, Ireland, set to be operational in 2028. Fastnet will provide network diversity and resilience, ensuring continuous cloud and AI services even if other cables fail, according to Amazon. This is key as Inside Towers has reported on undersea cable cuts as suspected sabotage.
The system introduces two landing points that deliver route diversity away from traditional cable corridors, offering backup pathways and enhanced performance for AWS services. Using advanced optical switching and branching technology, the company says Fastnet can adapt to future network expansions and rising AI-driven data demands.
With a design capacity exceeding 320 terabits-per-second, the cable will integrate directly into AWS’s global network, supporting real-time traffic optimization and redundancy for uninterrupted operations. “Its durable…
