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Earlier this year we reported that Icelandic network operator Farice (now known as Korda Networks) aimed to boost data capacity between the UK and Iceland by unveiling plans to build a new subsea fibre link – named AUÐUR. Korda has now appointed Pioneer Consulting as lead adviser for the project, with the cable currently targeted to go live around the end of 2029 or early 2030.
The cable itself, which will run between Meðalland on Iceland’s south coast and Irvine Bay on the Firth of Clyde in Scotland (west of Glasgow), is expected to be around 1,300km long from the south cost of Iceland to the Firth of Clyde with an additional 40-50km to Glasgow. This will be a high capacity cable with 16-24 fibre pairs resulting in 320-480Tbps (Terabits per second) of capacity.
The appointment of Pioneer Consulting is a key development as they will support Korda Networks in developing the overall project strategy and oversee tendering, bid evaluation, and supplier selection for key elements of the project, including the marine survey, cable manufacture and installation. Pioneer Consulting will also provide project management services throughout construction and installation.