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Fiber Optic Gulf (FOG)

In Service

1,300 km · 4 Landing Points · 4 Countries · Ready for Service: 1998

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Specifications

Length1,300 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service1998
Landing Points4
Countries4

Owners

Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco) Kuwait Ministry of Communications Ooredoo e&

Landing Points (4)

Location Country Position
Doha, Qatar QA Qatar 25.2943°, 51.5194°
Dubai, United Arab Emirates AE United Arab Emirates 25.2693°, 55.3084°
Kuwait City, Kuwait KW Kuwait 29.3740°, 47.9747°
Manama, Bahrain BH Bahrain 26.2290°, 50.5758°

About the Fiber Optic Gulf (FOG) Cable System

Fiber Optic Gulf (FOG) is a regional submarine cable connecting 4 countries — Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain — with 4 landing points including Doha, Qatar, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait City, Kuwait, Manama, Bahrain. It enhances regional connectivity and provides route diversity for internet traffic in Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain. GeoCables tracks this cable's health using RIPE Atlas probe measurements, comparing real-time RTT data against baselines to detect performance changes.

📡 Health

Status✓ Normal
RTT28.89 ms / base 139.88 ms
Last checked2026-04-17 20:31

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📊 RTT History

Route: #64056 → Kuwait City Measured: 2026-04-12 10:31
57.3 ms
Min Avg Max #
7 days 57.3 57.3 57.3 1
30 days 55.3 74.3 92.0 23
60 days 55.3 74.3 92.0 23

Health Timeline

Sat, Apr 18
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Hop Anomaly
7ms → 23ms (3.32×)
15:01
Thu, Apr 16
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Hop Anomaly
13ms → 42ms (3.34×)
05:01
Wed, Apr 15
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Hop Anomaly
5ms → 20ms (3.58×)
11:01
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Hop Anomaly
5ms → 20ms (3.71×)
07:01
Mon, Apr 13
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Hop Anomaly
4ms → 58ms (16.16×)
23:00

FAQ

What is the length of the Fiber Optic Gulf (FOG) cable?
The Fiber Optic Gulf (FOG) submarine cable is 1,300 km long.
Which countries does Fiber Optic Gulf (FOG) connect?
Fiber Optic Gulf (FOG) connects 4 countries via 4 landing points.
Who owns the Fiber Optic Gulf (FOG) cable?
Fiber Optic Gulf (FOG) is owned by a consortium including Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco), Kuwait Ministry of Communications, Ooredoo and others.
When was Fiber Optic Gulf (FOG) put into service?
The Fiber Optic Gulf (FOG) cable entered service in 1998.
Fiber Optic Gulf (FOG)
  • Length1,300 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service1998

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