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POSEIDON

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800 km · 2 Landing Points · 1 Countries · Ready for Service: 2014

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Specifications

Length800 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service2014
Landing Points2
Countries1

Owners

Ocean Specialists Inc (OSI)

Landing Points (2)

Location Country Position
Pentaskhinos, Cyprus CY Cyprus 34.8285°, 33.6036°
Yeroskipos, Cyprus CY Cyprus 34.7664°, 32.4666°

📡 Live Performance

156
measurements
3
probes
1
days monitored
131.1
ms avg RTT
0
anomalies

Monitored from 2026-06-02 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 52 0.3 ms 0.1–0.7 2026-06-03
#6487 own probe Singapore SG 52 92.7 ms 92.5–93.0 2026-06-03
#1014473 own probe Minsk BY 52 300.2 ms 294.2–325.0 2026-06-03

About the POSEIDON Cable System

Overview

POSEIDON is a regional submarine cable system with a total length of 800 km. It was ready for service in 2014 and is operated by Ocean Specialists, Inc (OSI).

Route and Landings

Pentaskhinos, Cyprus

Yeroskipos, Cyprus

Ownership and Operators

The cable is owned by Ocean Specialists, Inc (OSI).

Status and Timeline

POSEIDON was ready for service in 2014. The status of the cable is unknown.

Strategic Context

This submarine cable connects two locations within Cyprus, providing dedicated fiber capacity to support telecommunications, internet access, and enterprise connectivity. It contributes to a network that ensures redundancy and reliability across the region. The country is a significant hub for international communications, serving as a transit point for various submarine cables connecting Europe with Africa and Asia.

📡 Health

Status✓ Normal
RTT297.62 ms / base 298.66 ms
Last checked2026-06-03 11:02

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📊 RTT History

Route: #6427 → Sydney Measured: 2026-06-03 11:02
0.4 ms
Min Avg Max #
7 days 0.1 0.3 0.7 52
30 days 0.1 0.3 0.7 52
60 days 0.1 0.3 0.7 52

Health Timeline

Fri, May 29
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Hop Anomaly
9ms → 57ms (6.53×)
17:01
Fri, May 22
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Hop Anomaly
36ms → 159ms (4.37×)
05:00

FAQ

What is the length of the POSEIDON cable?
The POSEIDON submarine cable is 800 km long.
Which countries does POSEIDON connect?
POSEIDON connects 1 country via 2 landing points.
Who owns the POSEIDON cable?
POSEIDON is owned by a consortium including Ocean Specialists, Inc (OSI).
When was POSEIDON put into service?
The POSEIDON cable entered service in 2014.
POSEIDON
  • Length800 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service2014

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