112 km · 2 Landing Points · 2 Countries · Ready for Service: 2000
| Length | 112 km |
|---|---|
| Status | In Service |
| Ready for Service | 2000 |
| Landing Points | 2 |
| Countries | 2 |
| Location |
|---|
| Broadstairs, United Kingdom |
| Ostend, Belgium |
Monitored from 2026-04-10 through 2026-06-04 — 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.
| Probe | Location | Samples | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| #6427 own probe | Sydney AU | 66 | 68.1 ms |
| #1014473 own probe | Minsk BY | 65 | 233.3 ms |
| #6487 own probe | Singapore SG | 49 | 92.7 ms |
| #55 | RIPE Atlas | 34 | 64.6 ms |
| #11576 | RIPE Atlas | 21 | 35.5 ms |
| #1015563 own probe | Saint Petersburg RU | 16 | 52.4 ms |
| #33388 | RIPE Atlas | 1 | 25.4 ms |
Tangerine is a regional submarine cable connecting Ostend in Belgium with Broadstairs in the United Kingdom, spanning a total length of 112 km. The cable was ready for service in 2000 and is operated by Colt.
Belgium: Ostend
United Kingdom: Broadstairs
The cable is owned and operated by Colt, a telecommunications company with extensive experience in submarine cable systems.
The status of Tangerine is unknown. It was ready for service in 2000 but its current operational status remains unclear.
Tangerine connects Belgium and the United Kingdom, providing a direct fiber-optic path between these two countries. This connection contributes to a network that ensures redundancy and reliability for data transmission across the region. Both Belgium and the United Kingdom are key players in European telecommunications infrastructure, with Belgium serving as a significant hub for international traffic and the United Kingdom being an important market for global connectivity.
Belgium is strategically positioned within Europe, acting as a major transit point for submarine cables due to its proximity to several other European countries. The Tangerine cable is part of this interconnected web, facilitating data exchange between Ostend and Broadstairs. This direct connection enhances the reliability and efficiency of communication services within the region, supporting various industries that rely on fast and secure data transmission.
The United Kingdom, as one of the world's leading economies, also benefits from strong submarine cable connections to support its global business activities and international trade.
| Status | ✓ Normal |
|---|---|
| RTT | 35.28 ms / base 35.53 ms |
| Last checked | 2026-06-04 00:32 |
Monitored using RIPE Atlas probes. Open monitoring →
| Min | Avg | Max | # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 49 |
| 30 days | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 49 |
| 60 days | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 49 |
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