Norfest

Overview

Norfest is a regional submarine cable with a total length of 749 km, connecting various cities in Norway and Sweden. The cable was ready for service (RFS) in 2023, though its current operational status remains unknown.

Route and Landings

The Norfest cable has ten landing points across the two countries:

• Arendal, Norway
• Drøbak, Norway
• Egersund, Norway
• Kristiansand, Norway
• Larvik, Norway
• Lista, Norway
• Moss, Norway
• Oslo, Norway
• Stavanger, Norway
• Capri Strand, Sweden

Ownership and Operators

The cable is operated by Tampnet.

Status and Timeline

Norfest was ready for service in 2023. Its status remains unknown beyond this point.

Strategic Context

This submarine cable connects Norway and Sweden, providing a direct fiber-optic path between the two countries. The corridor generally serves as both a primary data route and a redundancy option for neighboring cable systems, contributing to the overall resilience of regional internet infrastructure. As a hub and transit point, it facilitates international connectivity through its extensive network of cables and data centers. Tampnet, with a strong presence in both Norway and Sweden, benefits from this direct connection to enhance its service offerings. Norway, as a major player in European telecommunications, sees increased bandwidth and redundancy options through its connection with Norfest. This enhances the reliability and speed of internet services for Norwegian businesses and residents, making it easier to access global data centers and services. Sweden, on the other hand, also sees increased connectivity and resilience through its connection with Norfest.