The Manx Utilities Authority says it wants to buy a spare undersea fibreoptic cable.
Its subsidiary, the Manx Cable Company Limited, wants a one-kilometre length of cable in case the existing link fails.
It says the spare cable would be spliced to the existing cable if repairs need to be made.
The authority is now inviting suppliers and manufacturers to contact it about the optimum length of cable which could be supplied.
Career advice on offer at the Villa Marina today
There's a chance to meet more than 50 employers today at the Island's largest career event.
Huge careers fair gets underway this week
The Island's Young Adult and Graduate Fair is taking place this week.
Hovercarting business removed from company register
A hover go-karting company has been removed from the Island's register.
AI top of Info Commissioner strategy
Two burgeoning technologies will form part of the Information Commissioner Office's annual strategy.
Local TV company brings back live racing broadcast
A local TV company has relaunched a popular broadcast service for motorcycle road races.
Island's Spar shops join rewards scheme
A chain of convenience stores says it's bringing a new reward scheme to the Island.
Former tea room company to be removed from register
The company behind a former café in Peel will be dissolved and removed from the Island's company register.
New look of 2026 TT merch revealed
TT organisers have unveiled the new look of this year's official race merchandise.
