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Transatlantic Cable Connects Worcester County to Ireland

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What happened

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A transatlantic cable connecting Worcester County to Ireland was established on October 6, 2026. Prior to this, Worcester County Commissioners held a public hearing to discuss a potential cable landing station proposed by Amazon Web Services at Ocean City Airport. During the hearing, the County Commissioners tabled the zoning amendment regarding the project for 60 days.

From wmdt.com

Why it matters

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The cable connection supports the larger proposal for Amazon Web Services to invest $40 million in Worcester County. Maryland Broadband Cooperative President Drew Van Dopp stated that the proposed facility would increase connectivity and internet speed for the Eastern Shore.

Amazon Web Services proposed a $40 million investment in Worcester County to bring a transatlantic cable landing to Ocean City Municipal Airport.

From wmdt.com

Who's involved

  • IrelandSovereign state connected to Worcester County by the new cable.
  • Worcester CountyCounty where the cable lands and where the public hearing was held.
  • Amazon Web ServicesCompany that proposed a $40 million investment for a cable landing station.
  • Ocean CityTown in Worcester County where the potential cable landing station is located.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • IDA IrelandSpeculative

    IDA Ireland might validate its mandate for attracting foreign direct investment through the new infrastructure.

  • Amazon Web ServicesSpeculative

    Amazon Web Services could validate its investment plan through the successful cable connection.

  • MarylandSpeculative

    Maryland may see major digital infrastructure investment, materially changing its economy.

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