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UK-Channel Islands-7

In Service

124 km · 2 Landing Points · 2 Countries · Ready for Service: 1994

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Specifications

Length124 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service1994
Landing Points2
Countries2

Owners

BT Sure

Landing Points (2)

Location Country Position
L'Ancresse Bay, Guernsey GG Guernsey 49.5034°, -2.5335°
Stoke Fleming, United Kingdom GB United Kingdom 50.3243°, -3.5985°

About the UK-Channel Islands-7 Cable System

UK-Channel Islands-7 is a point-to-point submarine cable linking Guernsey and United Kingdom. Landing at L'Ancresse Bay, Stoke Fleming, 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. Real-time monitoring by GeoCables compares current latency measurements from RIPE Atlas probes against baseline data to identify anomalies on this cable route.

📡 Health

Status✓ Normal
RTT22.62 ms / base 23.20 ms
Last checked2026-04-18 22:31

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📊 RTT History

Route: #61861 → Stoke Fleming Measured: 2026-04-18 22:31
22.6 ms
Min Avg Max #
7 days 22.4 22.9 23.8 11
30 days 22.4 23.1 26.2 12
60 days 22.4 23.1 26.2 12

Health Timeline

Fri, Apr 17
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Hop Anomaly
13ms → 61ms (4.57×)
23:00

FAQ

What is the length of the UK-Channel Islands-7 cable?
The UK-Channel Islands-7 submarine cable is 124 km long.
Which countries does UK-Channel Islands-7 connect?
UK-Channel Islands-7 connects 2 countries via 2 landing points.
Who owns the UK-Channel Islands-7 cable?
UK-Channel Islands-7 is owned by a consortium including BT, Sure.
When was UK-Channel Islands-7 put into service?
The UK-Channel Islands-7 cable entered service in 1994.
UK-Channel Islands-7
  • Length124 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service1994

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