What is the latest status of the project “Overland Fiber-Optic Cable Connecting Alaska to Lower 48”?

The status recorded for “Overland Fiber-Optic Cable Connecting Alaska to Lower 48” is Completed.

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Overland Fiber-Optic Cable Connecting Alaska to Lower 48

Completed · Alaska · Last reported May 2020

Source: Governing Magazine

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Completed

The first overland fiber-optic cable has been completed, connecting Alaska to the lower 48 states. This 480-mile international cable is expected to provide more reliable high-speed Internet and phone service, reducing dependence on subsea cables.

Status: Closed
Sector: Telecommunications, Broadband
Location: Alaska, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Governing Magazine

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The project “Overland Fiber-Optic Cable Connecting Alaska to Lower 48” is an infrastructure initiative in the Telecommunications sector, located in Alaska, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Governing Magazine.

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Original status	Completed
Taiyo status	Closed
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The first overland fiber-optic cable has been completed, connecting Alaska to the lower 48 states. This 480-mile international cable is expected to provide more reliable high-speed Internet and phone service, reducing dependence on subsea cables.
Original sector	Telecommunications

Location

Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Alaska

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Source	Governing Magazine
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Record type	Project
Sector	Telecommunications, Broadband
Article published date	2025-03-20

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