For years most of Eleuthera has relied on a fibre optic cable running from Bannerman Town to North Eleuthera, for Cable Bahamas service. While this infrastructure has served the island well, it also presented a vulnerability. If that single cable were damaged, the parts of the island south of the break could experience a service outage. This system segment is due online in the coming weeks.

Our new subsea fibre optic cable changes that. By extending connectivity from Norman’s Cay to Cape Eleuthera leveraging existing Norman’s Cay infrastructure, we are creating a resilient network path. If one cable is compromised, the other can maintain service continuity, keeping businesses running, families connected, and essential services online.

This project is not about expansion. It is about resilience and peace of mind.

While this project does expand connectivity, our greater goal is to enhance our network performance for the Family Island communities.

We Overcame with Purpose.
Delivering resilient infrastructure requires patience, ingenuity, and determination. Procuring the fibre for this project took more than a year, beginning in late 2023 and concluding in October 2024.

To manage costs responsibly while maintaining performance standards, the team sourced new but surplus fibre from Baltimore. This strategic decision allowed for significant savings without compromising reliability. During the procurement period, unforeseen events, including the Baltimore bridge collapse, introduced additional delays to logistics and transportation.

Baltimore Bridge Collapsed in March 2024
Despite these challenges, the fibre was successfully transported to Freeport and secured for deployment, reflecting careful planning and perseverance.

Looking Ahead: Protecting the Network Long Term
The work does not stop at subsea connectivity. To further safeguard Eleuthera’s network, Cable Bahamas is moving forward with a multi-phase on land underground trenching initiative designed to protect fibre infrastructure from environmental risks.

Phase 1, scheduled from February to May 2026, focuses on a buried fibre installation from Tarpum Bay to Rock Sound Airport.

Phase 2, in the second part of the year we will continue trenching in strategic sections.

By transitioning critical connections that are currently overhead to underground, the transport network will be strengthened against storms, accidents, and other disruptions.

A Commitment You Can Count On
This project reflects what Cable Bahamas stands for. Thoughtful investment, resilient infrastructure, and a clear focus on the people we serve. Every trench dug and every cable laid supports a simple promise to keep Eleuthera connected, supported, and ready for the future.

Because when it comes to connectivity, we care deeply about keeping you connected, always.

~The Cable Bahamas Team