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Transworld (TW1)

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1,300 km · 3 Landing Points · 3 Countries · Ready for Service: 2006

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Specifications

Length1,300 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service2006
Landing Points3
Countries3

Owners

Transworld

Landing Points (3)

Location Country Position
Al Seeb, Oman OM Oman 23.6847°, 58.1761°
Fujairah, United Arab Emirates AE United Arab Emirates 25.1217°, 56.3337°
Karachi, Pakistan PK Pakistan 24.8894°, 67.0285°

About the Transworld (TW1) Cable System

Transworld (TW1) is an intercontinental submarine cable system connecting Middle East and South Asia, with 3 landing points across 3 countries including Al Seeb, Oman, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, Karachi, Pakistan. The cable provides cross-continental connectivity, offering an important route for data traffic between Middle East and South Asia. 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
Last checked2026-04-18 20:00

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📊 RTT History

Route: #6944 → Karachi Measured: 2026-04-17 08:31
104.1 ms
Min Avg Max #
7 days 102.8 103.9 106.9 9
30 days 102.8 113.9 145.8 51
60 days 102.8 115.1 176.6 68

Health Timeline

Thu, Apr 9
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Hop Anomaly
4ms → 15ms (3.73×)
11:00
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Hop Anomaly
7ms → 43ms (6.56×)
11:00

FAQ

What is the length of the Transworld (TW1) cable?
The Transworld (TW1) submarine cable is 1,300 km long.
Which countries does Transworld (TW1) connect?
Transworld (TW1) connects 3 countries via 3 landing points.
Who owns the Transworld (TW1) cable?
Transworld (TW1) is owned by a consortium including Transworld.
When was Transworld (TW1) put into service?
The Transworld (TW1) cable entered service in 2006.
Transworld (TW1)
  • Length1,300 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service2006

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