The World's Fiber Optic Backbone
Visualizing the Global Submarine Cable Network
This map displays the vast network of undersea cables that power the global internet. These fiber optic lines connect continents and are the backbone of international communication. Click on any cable line to learn more about its specific characteristics.
Cable Information
Select a cable on the map to see its details here.
Exploring the U.S. Terrestrial Fiber Network
While submarine cables connect nations, terrestrial networks form the domestic backbone. This view provides a simplified look at major long-haul fiber routes within the United States and key statistics on fiber broadband access across the country.
U.S. Fiber Access by Region
Percentage of the population with access to fiber internet service.
Network Insights
The map shows a representative, not exhaustive, view of major fiber routes. These networks are incredibly dense, especially near major metropolitan areas and data center hubs like Northern Virginia, Dallas, and Silicon Valley.