gci's alaska united fiber optic cable
Alaska United Fiber Optic Cable, the infrastructure project for the GCI, is a trailblazer that joins Alaska's high speed, subsea fiber optic cable with the contiguous United States. Its main functions are provision of high-capacity, low latency internet access, necessary for data-heavy services and applications. Technologically very advanced, the cable uses the latest in fiber optic technology for fast and reliable data transmission. In design phase, the cable incorporates multiple redundant paths that increase its resistance to disruptions. In terms of application, it supports a wide variety of services for telecommunications, Internet access, and cloud-based operations: it is thus effectively remaking the digital landscape both for businesses in alaska and its citizens alike.