New submarine telecommunications cable connects Lebanon and Cyprus

On November 11, 2026, Lebanon achieved a significant milestone in its telecommunications modernization as the new international submarine cable, Cadmos 2, reached the shores of Okaibeh beach in the Keserwan district. The deployment was carried out by the specialized vessel Sophie Germain, operated by Orange Marine, with the cable successfully connected to an underground chamber beneath the beach sand.

Lebanese MP Chawki Dakash, who has monitored the project for three years, stated that this is the first new international submarine cable to reach Lebanon since 2010. He acknowledged the efforts of Telecommunications Minister Charles Hajj and ministry officials in finalizing the project despite the ongoing economic and regional instability. The cable, named after the mythological figure Cadmus, is expected to substantially enhance the nation's connectivity infrastructure.

The installation marks a critical advancement in overcoming technical limitations that have persisted in the Lebanese telecommunications sector for over a decade. While the cable has reached the shore and been connected to the initial infrastructure, officials continue to oversee the integration process to ensure the link becomes fully operational as part of the broader national telecommunications framework.