110 km · 2 Landing Points · 2 Countries · Ready for Service: 1993
| Length | 110 km |
|---|---|
| Status | In Service |
| Ready for Service | 1993 |
| Landing Points | 2 |
| Countries | 2 |
| Location |
|---|
| Bozyazi, Turkey |
| Girne, Cyprus |
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.
| Probe | Location | Samples | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| #6427 own probe | Sydney AU | 52 | 207.2 ms |
| #1014969 own probe | Jerusalem IL | 41 | 112.1 ms |
| #1015313 own probe | Sevastopol UA | 37 | 128.2 ms |
| #1014473 own probe | Minsk BY | 12 | 296.1 ms |
| #6487 own probe | Singapore SG | 11 | 92.7 ms |
Turcyos-1 is an 110 km intercontinental submarine cable that connects Turkey and Cyprus. The cable was ready for service in 1993 and is operated by Turk Telekom, the sole owner.
Girne, Cyprus
Bozyazi, Turkey
Turcyos-1 is owned by Turk Telekom.
The cable was ready for service in 1993. The status of the cable is unknown.
Turcyos-1 connects Turkey and Cyprus, providing a direct fiber-optic path between these two countries. This intercontinental system plays a role in the global network of submarine cables that carry international data traffic. Turk Telekom, as the sole owner, ensures connectivity within this region, which is strategically important for both nations.
Turk Telekom, part of the Turkish telecommunications sector, operates across Turkey and has a significant presence in the Middle East and Central Asia. Cyprus, on the other hand, serves as a key transit point between Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean, facilitating trade and communication with various regions. The connection provided by Turcyos-1 supports these broader regional dynamics.
The intercontinental nature of this cable is particularly relevant for the corridor it connects, which generally serves to enhance data exchange and support economic activities in both countries. By providing a direct link between Turkey and Cyprus, Turcyos-1 contributes to the overall resilience and efficiency of the global telecommunications infrastructure.
| Status | ✓ Normal |
|---|---|
| RTT | 112.34 ms / base 112.13 ms |
| Last checked | 2026-06-03 11:31 |
Monitored using RIPE Atlas probes. Open monitoring →
| Min | Avg | Max | # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 111.3 | 112.1 | 113.6 | 40 |
| 30 days | 111.3 | 112.1 | 113.6 | 40 |
| 60 days | 111.3 | 112.1 | 113.6 | 40 |
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