News Summary
DC BLOX is expanding its Myrtle Beach cable landing station, adding capacity for five additional subsea cables and increasing power supply. The new MYR2 facility will strengthen international and domestic communication routes, supporting AI, cloud computing, and digital services. The expansion aims to boost regional economic growth and reduce latency, positioning Myrtle Beach as a key hub on the US East Coast for global data traffic. Partnering with Windstream Wholesale, the project enhances infrastructure resilience and addresses the rising demand for bandwidth driven by 5G and enterprise applications.
Myrtle Beach is set to become an even more crucial hub for global digital connectivity as DC BLOX announces plans to expand its cable landing station located in the city. This expansion will significantly increase subsea cable capacity and enhance power availability, marking a vital step in the enhancement of international communication routes on the US East Coast.
Covering approximately 20 acres, the new expansion site within the Myrtle Beach International Technology and Aerospace Park (ITAP) will accommodate up to five additional subsea cables, delivering an extra 20MW of power from the existing on-site substation. This development underscores DC BLOX’s growing influence as a major interconnection provider in the region, complementing its recently launched cable landing station, MYR1, inaugurated in 2023.
MYR1 is the largest facility of its kind on the Eastern Seaboard and serves as a crucial interconnection hub for hyperscalers, content providers, and telecom carriers. With the new facility, dubbed MYR2, DC BLOX expects to support additional global connectivity needs, particularly in light of the increasing demand shaped by advancements in AI, cloud computing, and digital services.
Reasons for Expansion
The driving force behind this expansion is the surging demand for bandwidth and network diversity. The integration of MYR2 is projected to pave the way for new digital infrastructure development across the region, fueled by the needs of global hyperscale companies. Local officials view the initiative as a vital contributor to economic growth and technological advancement in Myrtle Beach.
Enhancing Infrastructure and Connectivity
DC BLOX’s expansion can potentially support up to ten subsea cables once MYR1 and MYR2 are both operational. This development is expected to cement Myrtle Beach’s status as a major interconnection point for international data routes, providing alternatives to traditional hubs like Miami and Virginia Beach. The enhanced infrastructure is poised to strengthen backbone connectivity and reduce latency for telecom operators operating across continents.
Impact on Local Economy and Global Infrastructure
The additional capacity stemming from DC BLOX is anticipated to better support the surging data traffic spurred by 5G networks, enterprise cloud applications, and edge computing, thereby improving route redundancy for telecom providers. This will result in enhanced service delivery for customers throughout North America and Europe.
Strategically located in an optimal coastal environment for subsea infrastructure, the new MYR2 facility will be built adjacent to MYR1. The expansion reflects a growing trend within the data center industry, seeking to diversify regional subsea landing points and alleviate congestion at traditional sites.
David Thomson from DC BLOX noted that the cable landing station is a significant contributor to both the local economy and the global digital infrastructure. To further enhance connectivity, Windstream Wholesale has partnered with DC BLOX to facilitate the transport of international data from the new subsea cables to various other locations across the United States.
In summary, the upcoming expansion of DC BLOX’s cable landing station in Myrtle Beach aligns with the increasing demand for robust digital connectivity and advanced capabilities in AI, spearheading a transformative shift in the communications landscape in the region.
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- Data Center Dynamics
- Post and Courier
- Lightwave Online
- Wikipedia: Submarine Cable
- Google Search: DC BLOX Myrtle Beach
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