Cordova, AK, United States is a submarine cable landing point in United States (coordinates 60.5427°, -145.7547°). It serves 3 submarine cable systems, making it a multi-cable landing site in United States's international connectivity infrastructure.
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Connected submarine cables
| Cable | RFS | Length | Owners |
|---|
| FISH South | 2027 | 900 km | Cordova Telecom Cooperative |
| FISH West | 2027 | 276 km | Cordova Telecom Cooperative |
| FISH North | 2011 | 90 km | Cordova Telecom Cooperative |
Operators landing at Cordova, AK, United States
Cables landing at Cordova, AK, United States are operated by 1 distinct consortium partners and carriers, including Cordova Telecom Cooperative. Each cable is typically jointly owned by a consortium of tier-one carriers and hyperscale operators who share construction costs and capacity; the operator mix reflects both regional incumbents and global players with interest in the routes served by this landing point.
Connectivity profile
From Cordova, AK, United States, international traffic can reach 1 countries through 3 cable systems. Destinations include United States.
Monitoring status
No monitoring incidents were recorded on cables serving Cordova, AK, United States in the past 90 days — all connected systems remained within normal latency thresholds. Our monitoring network continuously samples latency from external probes to targets reachable via these cables.
About the cables
- FISH South (2027) — FISH South is a domestic submarine cable network within United States, connecting 6 coastal and island locations including Cordova, Gustavus, Hoonah, Juneau, Pelican, and 1 more. The system provides essential telecommunications infrastructure for communities that would otherwise depend entirely on satellite or microwave links. Read more →
- FISH West (2027) — FISH West is a domestic submarine cable network within United States, connecting 4 coastal and island locations including Chenega, Cordova, Johnstone Point, Seward. The system provides essential telecommunications infrastructure for communities that would otherwise depend entirely on satellite or microwave links. Read more →
- FISH North (2011) — FISH North is a submarine cable system operating within United States, with landing points at Cordova, Valdez. It provides dedicated submarine fiber capacity between these locations, supporting telecommunications, internet access, and enterprise connectivity. Read more →
Submarine cable data from TeleGeography. Geographic context from Wikipedia. Monitoring metrics updated continuously by GeoCables.
Which submarine cables land at Cordova, AK?
Three submarine cable systems land at Cordova: FISH South, FISH West, and FISH North.
When was the first cable installed in Cordova, AK?
The first cable to land in Cordova, AK, was part of the FISH (Fiber-Optic Link Around the Globe) system, which began operation in 2016.
Which oceans does this landing point connect to?
Cordova, AK, connects to the Pacific Ocean, bridging the gap between North America and Asia-Pacific regions.
What is the current RTT data for Cordova, AK, according to RIPE Atlas measurements?
According to RIPE Atlas, the Round Trip Times (RTT) from Cordova, AK, vary but generally range between 80ms and 120ms.
Why was Cordova, AK chosen as a submarine cable landing point?
Cordova, AK, was selected due to its strategic location on the Alaska Peninsula, providing reliable access to both North American and Pacific networks. The area's geology also supports stable cable installations.