Issue #147 of SubTel Forum Magazine examines the operational and regulatory pressures shaping the submarine cable industry as global demand accelerates. This edition highlights industry capacity constraints and sector sentiment, alongside regulatory modernization efforts such as the FCC’s updated submarine cable licensing framework. Features explore risk management strategies including permit feasibility studies, contracting in high war-risk regions, and a case study on extending broadband through Alaska’s Kuskokwim River system. Additional analysis considers how AI-driven infrastructure demand is reshaping subsea cable landing strategies, alongside technical insight into optical fibers as waveguides and the impact of international sanctions on cable deployment. Expanded coverage includes sustainability, analytics, cable ship activity, legal developments, and a preview of the 2026 ICPC Plenary in Athens.
