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Tagbilaran, Philippines

Landing Point · PH Philippines

2 Connected Cables 9.6754°N 123.8782°E Philippines
2
Connected Cables
PH
Country
9.68°
Latitude
123.88°
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Connected Cables

Cable Length RFS Status
Converge Domestic Submarine Cable Network (CDSCN) 1,300 km 2021 Active
Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network (PDSCN) 2,500 km 2023 Active

📡 Live Performance

36
measurements
11
probes
60
days monitored
270.6
ms avg RTT
0
anomalies

RTT measurements to this landing point from 2026-04-02 through 2026-06-01 — live ICMP round-trip time via RIPE Atlas probes. Recomputed daily. ✓ No anomalies detected in the monitored period.

Measurement sources

Probe Location Samples Avg Min–Max Last seen
#1014589 own probe Almaty KZ 7 300.8 ms 293.1–321.2 2026-06-01
#1014473 own probe Minsk BY 6 275.4 ms 259.2–314.5 2026-05-13
#1014597 own probe Tbilisi GE 6 253.5 ms 234.1–319.2 2026-05-13
#1014969 own probe Jerusalem IL 6 309.5 ms 302.3–318.0 2026-05-13
#1015523 own probe Moscow RU 4 245.8 ms 243.0–248.0 2026-05-13
#1015313 own probe Sevastopol UA 2 281.4 ms 278.7–284.2 2026-05-02
#6410 own probe Sao Paulo BR 1 333.0 ms 333.0–333.0 2026-06-01
#6427 own probe Sydney AU 1 140.1 ms 140.1–140.1 2026-06-01
#6487 own probe Singapore SG 1 47.6 ms 47.6–47.6 2026-06-01
#7062 own probe Cape Town ZA 1 305.2 ms 305.2–305.2 2026-06-01
#1015563 own probe Saint Petersburg RU 1 235.1 ms 235.1–235.1 2026-05-07

About Tagbilaran, Philippines

Tagbilaran: Submarine Cable Landing Point

Tagbilaran is the capital city of Bohol province in the Philippines, situated in the Visayas region of the central Philippine archipelago. As a coastal city, it serves as a submarine cable landing point within the country's broader domestic cable network. Two submarine cables come ashore at Tagbilaran, connecting it to other points across the Philippine island chain and supporting domestic connectivity infrastructure.

Both cables landing at Tagbilaran are domestic in nature, linking Philippine locations exclusively to one another rather than reaching international destinations. This positions Tagbilaran as a node within the Philippines' intra-archipelago cable corridor — a network designed to bridge the many islands that make up the country. The two cables reflect investment from distinct operators, underscoring the city's role as a point of domestic interconnection.

Cables Landing at Tagbilaran

The Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network (PDSCN) is a 2,500 km domestic submarine cable system with a Ready for Service (RFS) date of 2023, currently at draft status. The cable connects multiple locations within the Philippines, making Tagbilaran one of its landing points along a route that stays entirely within Philippine territory.

The Converge Domestic Submarine Cable Network (CDSCN) spans 1,300 km and reached its RFS date in 2021, also at draft status. Like the PDSCN, this cable operates exclusively between Philippine landing points. Its shorter total length compared to the PDSCN suggests a more concentrated domestic routing, with Tagbilaran serving as one of its designated landing locations.

Regional Context

Within the Philippines, submarine cable infrastructure is distributed across 71 landing points, and Tagbilaran's two cables place it in the top 82% of those locations by cable count. Several other Philippine landing points — including Batangas, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, and Taytay — each host four cables, while Baler and Boracay each host three. Tagbilaran's current count of two cables reflects a more modest but established presence within the national submarine cable landscape.

Network Role

Tagbilaran functions as a domestic-only landing point, with both of its submarine cables operating entirely within the Philippines. This makes it part of the intra-archipelago connectivity layer rather than any international or intercontinental corridor. As a two-cable location served by two different network operators — the PDSCN and CDSCN — Tagbilaran represents a point of moderate redundancy within the domestic cable fabric, with independent systems providing separate routing options.

In the broader Philippine submarine cable graph, which encompasses 26 cables across 71 landing points, Tagbilaran's position as a multi-operator domestic hub for Bohol province gives it a distinct role in ensuring that the Visayas region remains connected through dedicated undersea infrastructure.

Other Landing Points in Philippines

FAQ

Which submarine cables land at Tagbilaran, Philippines?
Two submarine cable systems land at Tagbilaran: the Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network (PDSCN) and Converge Domestic Submarine Cable Network (CDSCN).
When was the first cable laid in Tagbilaran, Philippines?
The first submarine cable to land in Tagbilaran, Philippines, was part of the Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network (PDSCN), which began operations in 2019.
Which oceans does this landing point bridge?
Tagbilaran, Philippines bridges the Pacific Ocean and the Visayas Sea, connecting to other parts of the country and potentially international networks via these waterways.
Who are the notable operators present at Tagbilaran, Philippines?
The notable operators present include ConvergeNet Technologies for CDSCN and various government and private entities involved in PDSCN operations.
Why is this specific place chosen as a submarine cable landing point?
Tagbilaran, Philippines was chosen due to its strategic location on the island of Bohol, providing easy access for maintenance and repair services. Additionally, it offers good geological conditions suitable for cable landing.

Landing Point

  • CountryPH Philippines
  • Coordinates9.6754°N 123.8782°E
  • Connected Cables2

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