AEConnect

AEConnect (AEC-1) is a submarine communications cable privately owned by Aqua Comms linking the United States and Ireland. The cable has extended connectivity via the CeltixConnect cable to London.^[1] Originally the cable project was called Emerald Express managed by Emerald Networks, and was intended to include a cable landing in Iceland, however after being unable to secure funding the project ownership was transferred to the current owner.^[2]

AEConnect
Owners: Aqua Comms
Landing points 1. Shirley, New York United States 2. Killala, Ireland
Total length	5536 km
Design capacity	130 wavelengths x 100 Gbit/s per fiber pair = 13 Tbit/s
Technology	Fiber optics

The cable began construction in April 2015.^[3] The cable spans 5536 km between landing stations in Shirley, USA and Killala, Ireland. The cable's final splice was made in November 2015 and was declared to be ready for service in January 2016 ^[4]