Venezuela restores 100% internet connectivity after submarine cable repair

Venezuela has fully restored its international internet connectivity after the successful repair of the submarine fiber optic cable damaged by the double earthquake on June 24, 2026. The repair, completed in 29 days, was confirmed by both the National Telecommunications Commission (Conatel) and Cirion Technologies, the cable operator. Source: elnacionalve; infobae

The 7.5-magnitude earthquakes caused a rupture about 1,800 meters off the coast of La Guaira, displacing the seabed by nearly 50–60 centimeters and separating the cable ends by over 270 meters. Source: infobae During the repair, operators used alternative routes to maintain service, though navigation experienced limitations. Source: elnacionalve

Repair details

The specialized vessel Wave Sentinel departed on July 14, stopped in Curaçao for supplies, and began operations on July 19. Using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), the team located the breaks, performed fiber fusion on July 22, and completed testing and redeployment by July 24. Source: infobae The operation cost approximately $4 million, involved about 200 personnel across multiple countries, and took six days at sea. Source: infobae The cable now operates with 99.9% availability, matching its 20-year pre-incident record. Source: infobae

Conatel stated that the repair was completed ahead of initial estimates, thanks to coordination between public agencies, the operator, and technical teams. Source: elnacionalve