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Farland North

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150 km · 2 Landing Points · 2 Countries · Ready for Service: 1998

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Specifications

Length150 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service1998
Landing Points2
Countries2

Owners

BT

Landing Points (2)

Location Country Position
Aldeburgh, United Kingdom GB United Kingdom 52.1578°, 1.5906°
Domburg, Netherlands NL Netherlands 51.5640°, 3.4962°

About the Farland North Cable System

Farland North is a point-to-point submarine cable linking United Kingdom and Netherlands. Landing at Aldeburgh, Domburg, 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
RTT28.98 ms / base 27.69 ms
Last checked2026-04-19 02:31

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📊 RTT History

Route: #11036 → Domburg Measured: 2026-04-19 02:31
29 ms
Min Avg Max #
7 days 24.3 28.5 29.3 16
30 days 24.3 27.6 29.4 49
60 days 24.3 27.7 30.0 51

FAQ

What is the length of the Farland North cable?
The Farland North submarine cable is 150 km long.
Which countries does Farland North connect?
Farland North connects 2 countries via 2 landing points.
Who owns the Farland North cable?
Farland North is owned by a consortium including BT.
When was Farland North put into service?
The Farland North cable entered service in 1998.
Farland North
  • Length150 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service1998

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