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Lightera Announces Major Capital Investment for Submarine Optical Fiber Production

Lightera announced a significant capital investment to expand its submarine optical fiber manufacturing operations in Denmark and the United States. The funding aims to meet growing global demand for subsea cables.

21 September 2026
Lightera Announces Major Capital Investment for Submarine Optical Fiber Production

Danish company Lightera announced on Wednesday a major capital investment aimed at increasing its submarine optical fiber production capacity at facilities in Denmark and the United States.

The investment is intended to address the globally growing demand for submarine telecommunication cables, driven by the expansion of data centers and cloud services. The company did not disclose the exact amount of the investment.

Lightera specializes in the manufacturing of optical fiber cables designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the underwater environment. These subsea cables are critical for the functioning of global internet and telecommunications infrastructure.

The expansion is expected to be implemented in phases. The company believes the investment will strengthen its position as a key player in the industry.

Original source: prnewswire.com