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Space Norway picks Ciena to upgrade Svalbard cables and build Arctic Way

Space Norway awarded Ciena a turnkey contract to modernise its Svalbard subsea cables and equip the new Arctic Way system, billed as the world's northernmost subsea cable. Arctic Way is due to enter service in 2028, linking the mainland, Jan Mayen and Svalbard.

Reported AI-drafted TelecomTV, 13 October 2026

What it does not test. It does not state the contract's value or confirm construction has begun.

How this item counts. Towards dependence: it changes who made the parts. Binding 2 of 3 (agreed or funded), scale 1 of 3 (small), Reported counts half: weight -1 of 36 possible. Norwegian-owned cable built on US Ciena equipment; contract awarded, one country, due 2028. European Sovereignty Index

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