FLAG expands global network footprint with investments across India, Asia and Trans-Pacific routes
Investments in MIST, I2SEA and ECHO in line with its Vision 2030 strategy to provide multiple paths for resilient connectivity LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, 29 September 2026 – FLAG, one of the world’s largest privately owned subsea cable operators, today announced a series of strategic network investments spanning India, Asia and key Trans-Pacific corridors, further strengthening connectivity between these […]
FLAG and Xenith IG Deepen Collaboration to Support Singapore’s Position as a Regional Digital
FLAG and Xenith IG are expanding their partnership to create more direct, resilient connectivity across Singapore and into Johor Bahru. By linking FLAG’s international subsea infrastructure with key data centre hubs, the partnership gives customers greater route diversity, lower latency and stronger regional reach. The partnership also strengthens access to FLAG’s subsea investments in Singapore, […]
FLAG deploys Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme on ECHO
FLAG is deploying Ciena’s Waveserver platform, powered by WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e), across our dedicated fibre pair on the ECHO subsea cable system. Connecting Singapore, Guam and the US West Coast, ECHO adds a new high capacity route between Asia and North America to FLAG’s global network, supporting growing demand for AI, cloud and enterprise […]
Mobile Europe: AI, sabotage and geopolitics are reshaping subsea cables
Cable disruption, geopolitical tensions and AI are reshaping the global connectivity landscape. In an article with Mobile Europe, FLAG‘s CFO Brice Evin explores how these forces, alongside changing hyperscaler requirements and new partnership models, are driving the need for greater resilience and route diversity. Against this shifting landscape, Vision 2030 sets out FLAG’s strategic direction, […]
DCD: Decommissioning and renewing subsea infrastructure
As legacy subsea cables are retired and new systems take their place, managing the network lifecycle is becoming increasingly complex. FLAG’s Chief Strategy & Revenue Officer Paul Abfalter joined Zoe Turner from DatacenterDynamics, Howard Kidorf from Pioneer Consulting and Joel Ogren from Assured Communications to discuss the evolving lifecycle of subsea infrastructure. From vessel availability […]
The Fast Mode: From Assets to Outcomes: Why Customers Now Buy Connectivity As A Platform
Nadya Melic, VP of Product & Marketing at FLAG, spoke with The Fast Mode about how connectivity now needs to be a platform. The article explores how expectations are evolving beyond network infrastructure and capacity towards the bringing together platform requirements to sell, build and assure services for our customers. With network as a platform, […]
TelecomTalk: India’s Next Subsea Moves
Paul Abfalter, Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer at FLAG, recently spoke with TelecomTalk about India’s role in FLAG’s global network and the trends shaping the future of connectivity. As demand for AI, cloud and high capacity digital infrastructure continues to grow, resilient and diverse connectivity has never been more important. Through our Vision 2030 strategy, […]
FLAG Achieves ISO 20000-1:2018 Certification
We are thrilled to share that FLAG has been awarded ISO 20000-1:2018 certification by Bureau Veritas! This certification demonstrates FLAG’s commitment to delivering high quality, reliable services, driving operational excellence through continual improvement, strengthening governance, risk management and compliance, and enhancing the customer experience while delivering greater business value. This achievement would not have been […]
Rethinking subsea network design for the AI era
Global connectivity is evolving, and so are the priorities shaping network infrastructure. AI, distributed compute and changing traffic patterns are reshaping how data moves around the world, placing greater emphasis on resilient, diverse networks alongside increased capacity. In this Q&A with Frontier Enterprise, FLAG CEO Carl Grivner discusses how subsea network design is adapting, why […]
Flying the FLAG for Subsea Connectivity in the AI era
As AI continues to drive demand for faster, more resilient global connectivity, network infrastructure is evolving to keep pace. In this month’s DatacenterDynamics magazine, FLAG CEO Carl Grivner and Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer Paul Abfalter discuss how FLAG is expanding its subsea and terrestrial network footprint to support the next generation of AI, cloud, […]