RTT measurements to this landing point from 2026-03-28 through 2026-07-15 - live ICMP round-trip time via our monitoring probes. Recomputed daily. ✓ No anomalies detected in the monitored period.
Measurement sources
Probe
Location
Samples
Avg
Min-Max
Last seen
#19592
control probe
88
270.1 ms
220.4-560.3
2026-07-15
#1014969 own probe
Jerusalem IL
4
261.6 ms
259.6-264.0
2026-07-01
#6410 own probe
Sao Paulo BR
2
357.8 ms
344.1-371.5
2026-07-01
#6487 own probe
Singapore SG
2
185.9 ms
169.5-202.3
2026-07-01
#7062 own probe
Cape Town ZA
2
55.3 ms
50.0-60.7
2026-07-01
#1014473 own probe
Minsk BY
2
258.7 ms
257.7-259.8
2026-05-17
#1014597 own probe
Tbilisi GE
2
255.0 ms
254.1-255.9
2026-05-17
#1015523 own probe
Moscow RU
2
234.4 ms
231.9-237.0
2026-05-17
#6427 own probe
Sydney AU
1
451.7 ms
451.7-451.7
2026-06-09
#1008786
control probe
1
72.2 ms
72.2-72.2
2026-04-03
#1015563 own probe
Saint Petersburg RU
1
242.0 ms
242.0-242.0
2026-07-01
About Terre Rouge, Mauritius
Terre Rouge: Mauritius' Gateway to Regional Connectivity
Terre Rouge, located on the northern coast of Mauritius, is home to one of the country's submarine cable landing points. While it hosts just one cable-the Lower Indian Ocean Network (LION)-its role in linking Mauritius to its regional neighbors is significant. The LION cable, operational since 2009, connects Mauritius to Madagascar and Réunion, forming a regional chain that supports communication and data exchange across the Indian Ocean.
The LION Cable: A Regional Link
The LION cable spans 1060 kilometers and is part of a three-point chain that also includes Sainte Marie and Toamasina in Madagascar. This setup makes Terre Rouge an essential node for Mauritius' connectivity to the broader region. Unlike Baie Jacotet, which hosts three cables and serves as a hub for international connectivity, Terre Rouge's single cable focuses on regional links, ensuring Mauritius maintains robust ties with its closest neighbors.
This regional focus is particularly important for Mauritius, an island nation that relies heavily on external connections for trade, communication, and economic growth. The LION cable ensures that data flows efficiently between Mauritius, Madagascar, and Réunion, supporting industries and services that depend on reliable connectivity.
Latency Insights: Fast and Reliable
GeoCables' proprietary latency monitoring reveals that Terre Rouge performs well in terms of data transmission speed. Across 134 completed checks from 11 source cities, the average round-trip latency to Terre Rouge is 229 milliseconds, with the best observed latency at an impressive 50 milliseconds. These figures highlight the efficiency of the LION cable in handling regional data traffic, ensuring quick and reliable communication for users in Mauritius and its connected neighbors.
Positioning Terre Rouge Among Mauritius' Landing Points
Mauritius hosts five submarine cables across four landing points, with Terre Rouge ranking in the top 75% by cable count. While Baie Jacotet leads with three cables and Baie du Tombeau and Grand Baie each host one, Terre Rouge stands out for its role in regional connectivity. Unlike Baie Jacotet, which connects Mauritius to global networks, Terre Rouge's focus on the LION cable emphasizes its importance in maintaining strong ties within the Indian Ocean region.
Conclusion
Terre Rouge may not be the busiest landing point in Mauritius, but its strategic role in regional connectivity makes it a key location for the island's telecommunications infrastructure. Through the LION cable, Terre Rouge ensures Mauritius remains closely linked to Madagascar and Réunion, fostering collaboration and economic ties in the Indian Ocean. With reliable latency performance and a clear regional focus, Terre Rouge plays a key part in Mauritius' digital landscape.