Global Cable: trusted submarine cable solutions for over 30 years

With more than 30 years of experience in the submarine cable sector, Global Cable designs, develops and supplies advanced cable preparation tools, joints, and accessories to clients worldwide. Our solutions enhance safety, speed up operations, and cut costs across projects of all scales.

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  • At Global Cable, we help simplify your maintenance strategy—reducing costs without compromising quality or reliability. With over 30 years of experience in fronthaul cable construction and the installation and maintenance of submarine cable systems worldwide, we believe prevention is better than cure. That’s why we work proactively with clients to identify areas of risk and provide tailored mitigation strategies to avoid costly system failures.

    The Global Cable Universal Land Joint (ULJ) provides a single joint kit solution for networks that include cables from multiple suppliers. Whether you prefer to manage maintenance in-house or outsource, we offer:

    • Training

    • Tooling

    • Joint kits

    • Fully managed maintenance solutions, tailored to your specific operational needs.

  • Global Cable ULJ provides specialized training in submarine cable preparation, focusing on jointing, technical skills and safety awareness. Correct cable preparation techniques and assembly of the Global Cable Universal Joint are critical for ensuring reliability in undersea cable systems. The course addresses essential hazards related to submarine cables and manhole environments. Having prior knowledge of fibre splicing also sets a strong foundation for attending this course.

    By the end of the 4-day course, students will not only have hands-on experience in preparing cables and assembling ULJ cable joints, but they'll also possess the competence to carry out these tasks independently. This practical focus ensures that participants can apply their skills in real-world scenarios, contributing to the safe and efficient installation of submarine cables.

  • At Global Cable, we deliver reliable end-to-end installation services that ensure the integrity and performance of your subsea and terrestrial cable systems. 

    Whether it’s a new build or an upgrade to existing infrastructure, we provide:


    • Supply and installation of ULJ, beach joints, and intermediate joints

    • Supply and installation of intermediate power, earth, and fibre joints

    • Cable terminations

    • Land cable, earth cable, and power cable installation

    • System earthing design and installation

    By combining technical expertise with proven processes, we help clients achieve faster, safer, and more cost-effective project delivery—ensuring your network is built to perform for the long term.

  • We offer expert consultancy in the design, installation, and maintenance of submarine cable systems, including:

    1. Turnkey terrestrial cable installation, jointing, testing, and reporting.

    2. System earth and OGB design, soil resistivity, earth resistance testing, and material procurement.

    3. Shallow water cable installation, protection, shore-end and burial solutions.

    4. Civil infrastructure: HDD, route planning, beach infrastructure design, and construction.

    5. Buried cable detection and beach excavation services

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About

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Our Director

Jon Elliott has over 30 years experience in all aspects of submarine cable systems and associated technologies.

After graduating from University of Portsmouth with a Bachelor of Engineering degree he joined the Marine Installation Team at STC in Greenwich, London UK a company that later became Alcatel Submarine Networks.

He has spent 25 years installing submarine cable systems around the world before moving on to renewable energy projects for the last 8 years.

Locations

Global Cable Ltd.
76 St Johns Road
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9PH

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