Catenaa, Monday, January 12, 2026-EXA Infrastructure has finalized its acquisition of Ireland-based submarine cable operator Aqua Comms, expanding its transatlantic and European connectivity footprint.
The deal brings key assets including America Europe Connect-1 and -2 (AEC-1, AEC-2), CeltixConnect-1 and -2 (CC-1, CC-2), and a stake in the Amitié cable system (AEC-3) under EXA’s control.
EXA said the acquisition enhances route diversity and resiliency across its existing 160,000 km network spanning 37 countries.
The expanded infrastructure is expected to better support AI, cloud, and content delivery for global customers. CEO Jim Fagan described the unified subsea and terrestrial network as offering “unrivalled route diversity” and improved reliability across transatlantic and European corridors.
The acquisition follows EXA’s October 2025 refinancing of over €1.3 billion, intended to fund growth in Europe and North America through network expansion and M&A.
The company also plans new fibre routes, including a major Central European network expected online by mid-2026, and a high-capacity connection linking London with Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Brussels, featuring modern cable landing stations and upgraded infrastructure.
EXA competes in the wholesale infrastructure market, providing fibre, spectrum, and network capacity to carriers, cloud providers, and content operators.
The company’s acquisition strategy and network expansion aim to strengthen its position amid growing demand for high-capacity digital corridors and resilient transatlantic connectivity.
