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Midgard Infra expands Nordic network for AI capacity growth

Datacenters.Economictimes.Indiatimes • October 7, 2026

Midgard Infra, formerly Altibox Carrier, is expanding its subsea and terrestrial networks across the Nordic region and to the UK. This expansion aims to meet the growing demand for AI workloads and hyperscale data centres. Marine surveys have begun for the Verena subsea cable system, which will link the UK and Denmark by late 2028.

Updated On Oct 7, 2026 at 08:45 AM IST

Midgard Infra expands subsea and terrestrial networks in Nordic region and UK.

Verena subsea cable system, 630km, to link UK and Denmark by Q4 2028.

Company leverages Norway's 98 per cent renewable energy for sustainable cloud growth.

Network includes NO-UK, Skagenfiber West cables, and new Oslo-Stockholm route.

Published On Oct 7, 2026 at 08:45 AM IST

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Midgard Infra Expands Nordic Network Amid AI Capacity Demand Midgard Infra, previously known as Altibox Carrier, is enhancing its subsea and terrestrial networks across the Nordic region and the UK to address the increasing demand for AI workloads and hyperscale data centers. The company has initiated marine surveys for the Verena subsea cable system, which will connect Scarborough in the UK to Esbjerg in Denmark by the fourth quarter of 2028. This expansion leverages Norway's renewable energy resources, aiming for sustainable cloud growth. The network already includes the NO-UK cable, linking Stavanger in Norway to Newcastle in the UK, and the Skagenfiber West cable connecting Larvik in Norway to Hirtshals in Denmark. The demand for AI capacity is driving unprecedented growth in traffic, necessitating these infrastructure upgrades. 5 sources 6

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