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East-West Submarine Cable System

In Service

950 km · 4 Landing Points · 2 Countries · Ready for Service: 2004

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Specifications

Length950 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service2004
Landing Points4
Countries2

Owners

Sacofa

Landing Points (4)

Location Country Position
Kuching, Malaysia MY Malaysia 1.5202°, 110.3537°
Mersing, Malaysia MY Malaysia 2.2955°, 103.8499°
Penarik, Indonesia ID Indonesia 3.6668°, 108.2902°
Terempa, Indonesia ID Indonesia 3.2071°, 106.2111°

About the East-West Submarine Cable System Cable System

East-West Submarine Cable System is a point-to-point submarine cable linking Malaysia and Indonesia. Landing at Kuching, Mersing, Penarik, Terempa, it provides a direct fiber-optic path between the two countries, serving as both a primary data route and a redundancy option for neighboring cable systems. Submarine cables in this region contribute to a mesh of redundant paths that keep internet traffic flowing even when individual systems are damaged or under maintenance. GeoCables tracks this cable using RIPE Atlas measurements from four probes in Minsk, Almaty, Tbilisi, and Jerusalem, comparing live RTT against historical baselines to catch performance shifts early.

📡 Health

Status✓ Normal
RTT16.20 ms / base 16.07 ms
Last checked2026-04-18 22:31

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📊 RTT History

Route: #7102 → Penarik Measured: 2026-04-18 22:31
16.2 ms
Min Avg Max #
7 days 15.8 16.0 17.1 12
30 days 15.8 59.8 90.2 46
60 days 15.8 63.7 90.2 59

Health Timeline

Wed, Apr 15
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Hop Anomaly
5ms → 16ms (3.28×)
12:30
Mon, Apr 13
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Hop Anomaly
8ms → 264ms (31.93×)
21:30
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Hop Anomaly
23ms → 109ms (4.81×)
21:30
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Hop Anomaly
4ms → 17ms (4.14×)
15:30

FAQ

What is the length of the East-West Submarine Cable System cable?
The East-West Submarine Cable System submarine cable is 950 km long.
Which countries does East-West Submarine Cable System connect?
East-West Submarine Cable System connects 2 countries via 4 landing points.
Who owns the East-West Submarine Cable System cable?
East-West Submarine Cable System is owned by a consortium including Sacofa.
When was East-West Submarine Cable System put into service?
The East-West Submarine Cable System cable entered service in 2004.
East-West Submarine Cable System
  • Length950 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service2004

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