Google’s Nuvem subsea cable system has landed in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, marking a major deployment milestone for the transatlantic project. In a LinkedIn post, SubCom confirmed the successful landing and said it is serving as the supply partner for the Nuvem subsea cable system.
Publicly disclosed regulatory filings indicate that Nuvem will connect Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with Sines, Portugal, while also including branches to Bermuda and São Miguel Island in the Azores. FCC filings submitted by Google subsidiaries describe the system as spanning approximately 7,194 km (4,470 miles) and supporting 16 fiber pairs, each designed for approximately 24 Tbps of capacity, for a total system design capacity of roughly 384 Tbps. The project is targeting ready-for-service status in the second half of 2026.
The landing took place at the DC BLOX cable landing station in Myrtle Beach. The system is expected to expand transatlantic route diversity and add capacity between North America and Europe. Nuvem also represents Bermuda’s first transatlantic fiber connection and establishes direct subsea links between the United States, mainland Portugal, and the Azores. The project reflects continued investment in large-scale digital infrastructure supporting cloud connectivity and high-capacity international traffic flows.
- Route connects South Carolina to Portugal with branches to Bermuda and the Azores
- Approximately 7,194 km (4,470 miles) in total system length
- 16 fiber pairs with total design capacity of approximately 384 Tbps
- Approximately 24 Tbps per fiber pair
- Ready-for-service target set for the second half of 2026
- Landing completed at the DC BLOX cable landing station in Myrtle Beach
- Bermuda gains its first transatlantic fiber connection through the project
