Exa Infrastructure launches high-capacity fibre route linking London with key European data hubs

Exa Infrastructure has rolled out a new high-capacity fibre optic route linking London with Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Brussels, a substantial enhancement to the digital infrastructure connecting key European data hubs. This route includes a new consortium submarine cable, with Exa uniquely positioned as the sole telecommunications member responsible for the landing party and backhaul services. Spanning approximately 1,200 kilometres, the project incorporates state-of-the-art, high-fibre-count cables and dual scalable cable landing stations in the UK and Belgium, as well as upgrades to existing In-Line Amplifier (ILA) facilities to boost capacity and resilience.

This development is part of Exa Infrastructure’s broader strategic investment programme, which has earmarked hundreds of millions of euros to fortify and expand its European network. Over recent years, Exa has committed around €210 million to network enhancement projects covering nearly 11,000 kilometres of new infrastructure, aiming to increase its expansive network to 125,000 kilometres in total. This includes key projects like a 640-kilometre new North Sea cable between London and Amsterdam with major upgrades in Belgium and Germany, and a 1,000-kilometre fibre cable linking Paris and Marseille to cater for growing data demands linked to new subsea cable landings.

A notable element of Exa’s recent infrastructure developments is its partnership with IOEMA, a move designed to strengthen Northern Europe’s connectivity. Exa acts as the landing partner for IOEMA’s new submarine cable in Leiston, UK, providing crucial backhaul links to prominent data centres, including London Telehouse and Equinix. IOEMA’s network, launched in May 2024, stretches 1,600 kilometres and connects the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, and Norway. This partnership targets strategic data centre locations favoured by hyperscalers and content providers, facilitating direct, low-latency access to Europe’s core data hubs in Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, and Paris.

The broader European fibre optic landscape has seen complementary expansions, such as euNetworks’ introduction of a shorter, more efficient long-haul fibre route connecting Amsterdam and Frankfurt. Designed to address rising demand, this route directly links to metropolitan networks across multiple German and Dutch cities and incorporates modern fibre specifications to enhance performance and reduce bottlenecks with newly situated repeater sites and fewer ILA locations.

Furthermore, Exa has been active in upgrading critical links between the UK and continental Europe, including the commissioning of a new fibre link between London and Paris—the first such direct subsea route in over two decades, offering ultra-low latency vital for financial and data centre ecosystems. In addition, Exa is working collaboratively with Colt Technology Services to modernise the fibre infrastructure across the Channel Tunnel route, replacing decades-old cable installations with the latest optical fibre technology to ensure greater capacity and reliability.

Taken together, these initiatives underline Exa Infrastructure’s commitment to expanding and modernising Europe’s digital backbone, ensuring robust, high-capacity, and low-latency fibre connectivity that supports the continent’s growing data demands and sustains its position as a leading digital economy.

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Source: Noah Wire Services

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The narrative was published on 14 July 2025. The earliest known publication date of substantially similar content is 3 October 2024, when euNetworks announced a new fibre route from Amsterdam to Frankfurt. ([eunetworks.com](https://eunetworks.com/news/eunetworks-delivers-new-critical-infrastructure-in-europe-a-shorter-long-haul-fibre-route-from-amsterdam-to-frankfurt/?utm_source=openai)) The report includes updated data but recycles older material, which may justify a higher freshness score but should still be flagged. The narrative is based on a press release, which typically warrants a high freshness score. However, the presence of similar content from 2024 suggests that the narrative may be republished across low-quality sites or clickbait networks. Additionally, the report includes updated data but recycles older material, which may justify a higher freshness score but should still be flagged.

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The narrative does not contain any direct quotes. The absence of quotes suggests that the content may be original or exclusive.

Source reliability

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7

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The narrative originates from Telecompaper, an independent research and publishing company focused on the telecommunications industry. While Telecompaper is a reputable source, it is not as widely known as major outlets like the Financial Times or BBC. Therefore, the reliability of the source is moderate.

Plausability check

Score:
8

Notes:
The narrative presents plausible claims about Exa Infrastructure’s new fibre route and its strategic investments. The language and tone are consistent with industry reporting. However, the presence of similar content from 2024 suggests that the narrative may be republished across low-quality sites or clickbait networks. Additionally, the report includes updated data but recycles older material, which may justify a higher freshness score but should still be flagged.

Overall assessment

Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): OPEN

Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): MEDIUM

Summary:
The narrative presents plausible claims about Exa Infrastructure’s new fibre route and strategic investments. However, the presence of similar content from 2024 suggests that the narrative may be republished across low-quality sites or clickbait networks. Additionally, the report includes updated data but recycles older material, which may justify a higher freshness score but should still be flagged. The absence of direct quotes and the moderate reliability of the source further contribute to the overall assessment.