DC BLOX to Build New Subsea Cable Hub in Florida
DC BLOX, a leading provider of connected data centres and fibre network infrastructure across the Southeastern United States, has announced plans to build a second subsea cable landing station (CLS) campus in Palm Coast, Florida. The new development extends its infrastructure footprint beyond its existing Myrtle Beach, South Carolina facility, reinforcing its position as a critical player in global digital communications.
The new Palm Coast CLS campus will act as a significant global network node, delivering diversified and resilient access to the US via the Southeast, a region historically underserved in terms of direct international cable connectivity.
Enhancing route diversity and network resilience
In contrast to more congested landing sites in the Northern, Mid-Atlantic and Southern US, the Palm Coast facility offers a unique geographic advantage. By design, the campus bolsters international data routes, reduces latency and provides enhanced resilience for transatlantic communications—key requirements in today's digitally dependent economy.
"The demand for global communications infrastructure continues to grow as hyperscalers expand into new international markets and invest in subsea cables to meet the growing requirements for cloud computing, AI and global data exchange," says Chris Gatch, Chief Revenue Officer at DC BLOX.
Anchored by Google's Sol cable to Europe
The Palm Coast site is anchored by the newly announced Sol cable, a high-capacity route connecting Florida to Bermuda, the Azores and Spain. Led by Google, Sol is the first direct subsea cable between Florida and Europe since 1999.
Once operational, it will be the only cable currently active on that route. Its design accommodates the massive data flows required by artificial intelligence and cloud workloads.
In addition to Sol, the campus will support five more subsea cable landings at Flagler Beach, Florida, with terrestrial extensions to the new CLS campus. The facility is expected to be operational in the first quarter of 2027.
Supporting hyperscalers and enterprise digital growth
As hyperscalers continue to expand their global infrastructure footprints, demand for landing stations and edge data centres in alternative geographies is increasing.
DC BLOX's initiative addresses these needs, providing not just connectivity, but a full-stack ecosystem built to support cloud-scale applications.
"The Sol subsea cable's arrival in Palm Coast will advance Florida's position as a technology destination and state-of-the-art connectivity hub, putting the Sunshine State at the forefront of digital infrastructure and accelerating AI in the US.
"We look forward to collaborating with DC BLOX to increase network reliability and resilience in Florida, the United States and across the Atlantic."
Public sector backs strategic infrastructure investment
Florida's government has acknowledged the strategic value of the new facility.
"Florida is once again at the forefront of strengthening our nation's digital infrastructure," says J. Alex Kelly, Florida Secretary of Commerce. "The anchoring of the Sol subsea cable in our state is a testament to our commitment to fostering an environment that is ripe for technological investment and innovation.
"We are proud to partner with companies like Google and DC BLOX on strategic infrastructure projects that will support the future of AI innovation."
Accelerating infrastructure across the Southeast
DC BLOX's expanded infrastructure strategy underscores the rising importance of the Southeastern US as a growth region for digital services.
While markets like Northern Virginia and Silicon Valley remain dominant, Palm Coast and Myrtle Beach represent emerging strategic locations for high-capacity, low-latency connectivity.
"With the development of our second cable landing station campus located in Florida, DC BLOX reaffirms its commitment to delivering innovative, high-capacity infrastructure solutions that empower global connectivity and drive economic growth in the Southeast," adds Chris.
In combination with its Myrtle Beach facility, the Palm Coast CLS positions DC BLOX as a leader in building hyperscale-ready ecosystems that serve the evolving requirements of enterprise, government and hyperscaler clients.
It continues to expand its interconnected network of data centres and fibre routes, providing a scalable, secure infrastructure for the digital economy.
