Islalink Inaugurates Ionian Transmission System Connecting Greece and Italy

Islalink Inaugurates IONIAN Transmission System Connecting Greece and Italy

Islalink, a Spain-based company with over 20 years of experience in submarine cable construction and operation, has announced the successful completion and operation of the Ionian transmission system. The system establishes a connection between Greece and Italy, significantly improving Greece’s international connectivity and contributing to its aspirations of becoming a prominent European data hub, according to the official release.

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Ionian Transmission System Connects Greece and Italy

The Ionian system incorporates a submarine cable spanning 330 km, linking the Italian city of Crotone with Greece’s Preveza. The cable comprises 24 pairs of fibre optics, each capable of transmitting up to 15 Tbps.

This substantial capacity results in a total potential capacity of 360 Tbps, providing Greece with the necessary bandwidth to meet its growing demands in the digital age.

Additionally, the system includes two terrestrial fibre rings connecting Athens and Thessaloniki with Milan and Rome, further strengthening the network’s reach and resilience.

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Enable Bandwidth between Greece and Western Europe

Islalink, owned by the Canadian Investment Fund Fiera Infrastructure, said the primary objective of the Ionian system is to address the increasing need for ultra-high bandwidth between Greece and Western Europe while fortifying the international telecommunications network’s resiliency.

By strategically selecting a route through the deep waters of the Ionian Sea, the system maximizes security against potential risks and ensures uninterrupted connectivity.