The United States Federal Communications Commission (USFCC) has granted a subsea cable landing license for the Bifrost undersea cable system, a project jointly developed by Keppel, Meta’s Edge Cable Holdings USA, and Telin. The 20,000 km cable will directly connect Singapore to the west coast of North America via Indonesia, marking the first system of its kind.
With system commissioning and testing already underway, the Bifrost Cable System is scheduled to begin commercial operations in the second half of 2025. The license represents the final regulatory step, enabling the deployment of the USD350 million project, which includes five fibre pairs jointly owned by Keppel and private fund co-investors through a 40-60 joint venture. The initiative strengthens Singapore’s position as a leading digital hub in Asia.
