The global digital economy relies on robust, resilient, and highly secure infrastructure to support everything from daily internet use to telehealth and scientific research breakthroughs. Today, Google is announcing a major expansion of our global network infrastructure in the Americas with three new subsea cable systems — Alisios, Canoa, and OlaLuz. These systems, alongside a new branch for the Firmina cable and previous investments in Curie, Nuvem, and Sol, form Americas Connect.
The Alisios subsea cable system will connect the Dominican Republic, Panama, and Chile. The cable is named after the vientos alisios — the Spanish term for the trade winds that blow across the tropics and the Caribbean, historically used by sailors to navigate between continents. The name “Alisios” nods to the flows of data that will navigate these new subsea routes to connect communities.
Furthering regional connectivity, Canoa is a new subsea cable system connecting the Dominican Republic to Bermuda. Canoa comes from the Taíno word for canoe, harkening to the longstanding maritime culture in the Caribbean and North Atlantic. When combined with the Nuvem and Sol cable systems, the Canoa cable will enable a highly reliable and resilient connection from Latin America and the Caribbean directly to Europe and North America.
The OlaLuz subsea cable system will connect the Dominican Republic directly to Florida. The name “OlaLuz” combines the Spanish words for “wave” (ola) and “light” (luz), referencing the waves of light that carry data along the cable on the ocean floor. This new route significantly strengthens network capacity between the Caribbean and the U.S. East Coast, providing a pathway that enhances resilience for the region.
To further strengthen network diversity, Google is also introducing a new branch of the Firmina subsea cable that will land directly in the Dominican Republic. Originally built to connect North and South America, this new branch extends Firmina’s high-capacity reach and brings additional network connectivity to the Caribbean.
Reach, reliability and resilience
With its diverse subsea cable routes to geographically separated cloud regions, Americas Connect improves the reach, reliability and resilience of connectivity infrastructure.
Pacific Coast: In the Pacific, a subsea ring will create redundant paths connecting Chile to Panama with a third link from Panama to the U.S. West Coast, providing connectivity to Google Cloud regions in Chile, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas.
Caribbean Sea: In the Caribbean, the Alisios cable from Panama to the Dominican Republic will interlink with a ring from the Dominican Republic to the U.S. East Coast and Google Cloud regions in South Carolina and Virginia.
Atlantic Ocean: The Canoa subsea cable from the Dominican Republic to Bermuda will interlink with the Nuvem and Sol cables, while cable rings to both the United States and Europe provide connectivity to the Google Cloud regions on the U.S. East Coast (South Carolina and Virginia) and Europe (Madrid).
“As we welcome the announcement of the Alisios, OlaLuz, and Canoa subsea cable systems, the Dominican Republic is pleased to continue partnering with Google to bolster digital connectivity and innovation as part of Americas Connect. Our participation in the Caribbean and Latin America telecommunications network allows us to join our partners in strengthening connectivity across the Americas, serving as an integral node in this expanding digital ecosystem. Our shared vision supports a leap forward in the DR government’s quest to bridge the digital divide, foster local talent, and drive tech-based economic opportunity for our people. This milestone is yet another piece of our collaboration with Google propelling the Dominican Republic into a new era of global digital integration.” – Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona, President of the Dominican Republic
“We are delighted to welcome this new Google project and take pride in the fact that Panama is considered a strategic location for this subsea infrastructure. The announcement of the new subsea cables marks a transformative milestone and aligns with Panama’s Digital Hub Initiative and the digital infrastructure pillar of the National Digital Strategy. We recognize that building a more prosperous future requires this kind of transformative infrastructure. It fosters opportunities for both our country and the region, propelling us into a new era of secure and competitive global integration. By strengthening regional connectivity, we accelerate our efforts to bridge the digital divide, cultivate local tech talent, and drive high-tech economic growth. Building on this momentum, we look forward to continuing our collaboration with Google on other strategic initiatives to ensure that digital transformation benefits the citizens of Panama.” – José Raúl Mulino, President of Panama
“We are pleased to welcome Canoa as the first subsea cable system to connect Bermuda directly to the Dominican Republic. It follows the Nuvem and Sol landings, and the expansion of the Bermuda Digital Exchange Port announced in June 2026. The name carries a maritime heritage that moved people and goods across these waters long before any cable did. This connection creates new digital pathways and partnerships between Bermuda and the Caribbean Community, while strengthening resilience for Bermudian households and businesses. We are encouraged that global infrastructure leaders such as Google continue to choose Bermuda. This investment reflects growing confidence in our island as a trusted digital gateway and strategic landing point in the Atlantic.” – The Hon. Alexa N.H. Lightbourne, JP, MP, Minister of Home Affairs, Government of Bermuda
“The new Alisios submarine cable, which will connect Chile, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, will be a strategic milestone, as it will strengthen our country’s position as a digital leader in Latin America. Beyond this technological achievement, this infrastructure will translate into direct benefits for our citizens. Providing faster, more resilient, and more secure connectivity would undoubtedly boost local businesses, foster economic growth, and bring the opportunities of the global digital economy directly into the homes of millions of Chileans.” – Louis de Grange, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and Minister of Public Works, Government of Chile
With these new investments, Google continues to pave the way for a more connected and open global cloud network centered on increasing reach, reliability, and resilience for all. New systems can further facilitate future connectivity through strategically placed branching units, mirroring the approach of our Pacific Connect initiative to ensure the network and our partners can grow alongside the needs and opportunities of the region.