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Nelson-Levin

In Service

212 km · 2 Landing Points · 1 Countries · Ready for Service: 2001

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Specifications

Length212 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service2001
Landing Points2
Countries1

Owners

Spark New Zealand

Landing Points (2)

Location Country Position
Levin, New Zealand NZ New Zealand -40.6253°, 175.2853°
Nelson, New Zealand NZ New Zealand -41.2723°, 173.2840°

📡 Live Performance

18
measurements
3
probes
1
days monitored
114.6
ms avg RTT
0
anomalies

Monitored from 2026-06-03 through 2026-06-03 — live ICMP round-trip time measurements via RIPE Atlas probes. All values below are recomputed daily from raw probe data. ✓ No anomalies detected in the monitored period.

Measurement sources

Probe Location Samples Avg Min–Max Last seen
#6427 own probe Sydney AU 6 247.6 ms 247.4–247.7 2026-06-03
#1014473 own probe Minsk BY 6 46.2 ms 46.0–46.6 2026-06-03
#1015932 own probe Odessa UA 6 50.0 ms 49.5–50.6 2026-06-03

About the Nelson-Levin Cable System

Overview

Nelson-Levin is a regional submarine cable system that connects two points within New Zealand. The total length of the cable is 212 km and it was ready for service in 2001.

Route and Landings

New Zealand:

  • Levin, New Zealand
  • Nelson, New Zealand

Ownership and Operators

The Nelson-Levin cable is operated by Spark New Zealand. Spark New Zealand, a subsidiary of Telstra Corporation Limited, provides telecommunications services in Australia and New Zealand.

Status and Timeline

The Ready for Service (RFS) year for the Nelson-Levin cable was 2001. The status of the cable is unknown, as no specific information about its current operational state or end-of-service date is available.

Strategic Context

This submarine cable connects two locations within New Zealand, contributing to the country's internal telecommunications infrastructure and supporting local internet access and enterprise connectivity needs. The corridor generally serves to provide a reliable connection between Levin and Nelson, ensuring redundancy in the region’s network topology. Given its location on the North Island of New Zealand, this cable likely plays a role in connecting these two important coastal cities, which could be significant for both residential and business communications.

📡 Health

Status✓ Normal
RTT247.41 ms / base 247.47 ms
Last checked2026-06-03 11:31

Monitored using RIPE Atlas probes. Open monitoring →

📊 RTT History

Route: #1014473 → Marseille Measured: 2026-06-03 11:31
46.5 ms
Min Avg Max #
7 days 46.0 46.2 46.6 6
30 days 46.0 46.2 46.6 6
60 days 46.0 46.2 46.6 6

FAQ

What is the length of the Nelson-Levin cable?
The Nelson-Levin submarine cable is 212 km long.
Which countries does Nelson-Levin connect?
Nelson-Levin connects 1 country via 2 landing points.
Who owns the Nelson-Levin cable?
Nelson-Levin is owned by a consortium including Spark New Zealand.
When was Nelson-Levin put into service?
The Nelson-Levin cable entered service in 2001.
Nelson-Levin
  • Length212 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service2001

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