Colt Expands Network Capacity with Juno Subsea Cable Amid Rising AI Demand

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Sources: Telecomtv, Datacenterdynamics

Summary

Colt Technology Services announced plans to enhance its network capacity by launching new international routes connecting the US West Coast to Asia via the Juno subsea cable. This 11,700km cable, which became operational in 2025, links Tokyo, Japan, to Los Angeles, California, and is owned by a consortium led by NTT. The expansion aims to meet the increasing demand for AI-related data traffic, particularly from financial services and hyperscaler partners. Colt's COO, Buddy Bayer, emphasized the need for additional capacity to prevent disruptions in global connectivity. The new route will integrate with Colt's existing terrestrial networks in both countries. This announcement follows Colt's recent investment in the Marea subsea cable, connecting the East Coast of the US to Europe. The Juno cable is designed to deliver a total capacity of 350Tbit/s. The expansion is part of a broader trend among telecom operators to address surging demands for AI infrastructure. Key Points: • Colt is launching new routes via the Juno subsea cable to connect the US and Asia. • The Juno cable, operational since 2025, spans 11,700km and supports 350Tbit/s capacity. • The expansion addresses rising AI traffic demands from financial services and hyperscaler companies.

Key Entities

• Japan (country)
• Spain (country)
• United States (country)
• Financial (industry)