The Caspian Sea, long a symbol of regional cooperation, is set to become a digital bridge between the continents. For the first time, a subsea fiber-optic cable will link Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, forming a digital artery with more than 400 terabits of capacity, poised to transform data routes between Europe and Asia.
The Trans-Caspian Fiber-Optic Cable Project, jointly led by AzerTelecom (operating within Azerconnect Group, which is part of NEQSOL Holding—an international group of companies operating in the energy, telecommunications, high technologies, and construction fields across various countries) and Kazakhtelecom, marks a landmark in Eurasian digital infrastructure. The project has already completed several key milestones, including vendor selection, desktop study, and marine route survey, paving the way for cable construction, which is expected to be finalized by the end of 2026. Connecting Asia and Europe through a new route, this first fiber-optic cable will become a cornerstone of NEQSOL Holding's Digital Silk Way initiative, aimed at creating a secure, high-speed internet corridor across Eurasia.
