The United Kingdom supports a plan to build a new undersea data cable between the Shetland Islands and Norway. The British government said that in a context where threats to critical infrastructure by foreign forces continue to rise, this optical cable will enhance the resilience of the country's infrastructure. Vodafone, the UK's largest mobile operator, is leading the feasibility study for this Anglo-Norwegian digital channel. Preliminary research commissioned by Vodafone's commercial business division to WPI Strategy Consulting shows that this optical cable can bring considerable economic value: upgrading communication capabilities to support enterprises, public services, defense, data centers, and other national core infrastructure. This will be the first new undersea data cable directly connecting Norway and Scotland in around 25 years. According to data from industry research institute TeleGeography, there are currently 3 similar optical cables in use between England and Norway, and another one is already being planned.

The United Kingdom supports a plan to build a new undersea data cable between the Shetland Islands and Norway. The British government said that in a context where threats to critical infrastructure by foreign forces continue to rise, this optical cable will enhance the resilience of the country's infrastructure. Vodafone, the UK's largest mobile operator, is leading the feasibility study for this Anglo-Norwegian digital channel. Preliminary research commissioned by Vodafone's commercial business division to WPI Strategy Consulting shows that this cable can bring significant economic value: upgrading communication capabilities to support enterprises, public services, defense, data centers, and other national core infrastructure. This will be the first new undersea data cable directly connecting Norway and Scotland in around 25 years. According to data from industry research institute TeleGeography, there are currently 3 similar optical cables in use between England and Norway, and another one is already being planned.