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Pan European Crossing (UK-Belgium)

In Service

117 km · 2 Landing Points · 2 Countries · Ready for Service: 1999

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Specifications

Length117 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service1999
Landing Points2
Countries2

Owners

Colt

Landing Points (2)

Location Country Position
Bredene, Belgium BE Belgium 51.2464°, 2.9619°
Dumpton Gap, United Kingdom GB United Kingdom 51.3586°, 1.4393°

About the Pan European Crossing (UK-Belgium) Cable System

Pan European Crossing (UK-Belgium) is a point-to-point submarine cable linking Belgium and United Kingdom. Landing at Bredene, Dumpton Gap, 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. This cable is part of GeoCables' continuous monitoring program — RIPE Atlas probes measure latency around the clock, flagging anomalies when RTT deviates significantly from established baselines.

📡 Health

Status✓ Normal
RTT36.70 ms / base 37.43 ms
Last checked2026-04-17 20:31

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📊 RTT History

Route: #11576 → Dumpton Gap Measured: 2026-04-17 20:31
36.7 ms
Min Avg Max #
7 days 34.7 37.4 47.7 9
30 days 34.7 37.4 47.7 10
60 days 34.7 37.4 47.7 10

Health Timeline

Wed, Apr 15
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Hop Anomaly
4ms → 12ms (3.22×)
14:31

FAQ

What is the length of the Pan European Crossing (UK-Belgium) cable?
The Pan European Crossing (UK-Belgium) submarine cable is 117 km long.
Which countries does Pan European Crossing (UK-Belgium) connect?
Pan European Crossing (UK-Belgium) connects 2 countries via 2 landing points.
Who owns the Pan European Crossing (UK-Belgium) cable?
Pan European Crossing (UK-Belgium) is owned by a consortium including Colt.
When was Pan European Crossing (UK-Belgium) put into service?
The Pan European Crossing (UK-Belgium) cable entered service in 1999.
Pan European Crossing (UK-Belgium)
  • Length117 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service1999

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