Google has announced Sol, a new transatlantic subsea cable system connecting the US, Bermuda, the Azores, and Spain. The name “Sol” means “sun” in Spanish and Portuguese, as the cable lands in sunny coastal regions. This represents a significant expansion of Google’s global network infrastructure, particularly in the areas of cloud and AI.
Once live, Sol will add capacity, improve reliability, and reduce latency for users and businesses using Google Cloud. It will complement Google’s existing Nuvem cable, with both systems interconnecting at key points across the Atlantic to create a more resilient and redundant transatlantic link.
Strategic landings across the Atlantic
In the US, the cable will land in Palm Coast, Florida, where Google is partnering with digital infrastructure provider DC BLOX to build a new cable landing station. From there, a terrestrial route will connect to Google’s cloud region in South Carolina. Florida officials have praised the investment, highlighting the state’s growing role in tech infrastructure and economic development.
On the European side, the cable will land in Santander, Spain, with support from Telxius, a submarine cable infrastructure company. It will enhance connectivity to the Google Cloud region in Madrid and aligns with broader goals to boost Europe’s digital capabilities. Spanish officials, including those from the local government in Santander, have welcomed the project, saying it will attract tech companies, support smart city initiatives, and create new jobs.
Sol will also land in Bermuda and the Azores, making these island areas key spots in the worldwide digital web. Leaders in both places showed strong backing, pointing out the long-term good of going digital and becoming global link centers.
A spark for business and tech growth
Google's investment in Sol isn't just about data speed; it's a broader strategy to make the digital economy ready for next steps. With 42 Google Cloud regions operating globally and the increasing demand for AI-powered tools, we are in greater need than ever of quick, reliable, and resilient data systems.
City and national officials involved in the Sol project stressed its ability to spur economic growth and innovation. In Palm Coast, Florida, town leaders called the project a "doorway to global connections like never before" that will draw in tech companies and boost the area's financial health. Likewise, officials in Portugal and the Azores saw Sol as a key move to strengthen their place in worldwide digital trade and networks.
Google has built several undersea systems, including Sol, Nuvem, Firmina, Equiano, and Grace Hopper. These systems help ensure that people can access Google services even when technical issues crop up.
Supporting a global digital future
The United States will manufacture the Sol cable to meet the growing worldwide need for data and AI services. The system has 16 fiber-optic pairs, making it strong, well-connected, and ready for future growth.
Google's Sol cable improves connections between North America and Europe, helping to create a safer and tougher global internet structure. This cable means quicker, smarter, and more dependable digital services for people, companies, and governments.
