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Circe South

In Service

115 km · 2 Landing Points · 2 Countries · Ready for Service: 1999

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Specifications

Length115 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service1999
Landing Points2
Countries2

Owners

Zayo euNetworks

Landing Points (2)

Location Country Position
Cayeux-sur-Mer, France FR France 50.1788°, 1.4934°
Pevensey Bay, United Kingdom GB United Kingdom 50.8190°, 0.3667°

📡 Live Performance

20
measurements
1
probes
21
days monitored
22.1
ms avg RTT
0
anomalies

Monitored from 2026-03-06 through 2026-03-28 — 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.

Measurement sources

Probe Location Samples Avg Min–Max Last seen
#50043 RIPE Atlas 20 22.1 ms 21.3–23.6 2026-03-28

About the Circe South Cable System

Overview

Circe South is a 115 km long submarine cable that connects France and the United Kingdom, providing a direct fiber-optic path between these two countries. The cable was ready for service in 1999 but its current status remains unknown.

Route and Landings

France: Cayeux-sur-Mer

United Kingdom: Pevensey Bay

Ownership and Operators

The cable is owned by Zayo and euNetworks.

Status and Timeline

Circe South was ready for service in 1999. The current status of the cable is unknown.

Strategic Context

Submarine cables in this region typically form part of a mesh of redundant paths designed to maintain internet connectivity even when individual systems are under maintenance or damaged. The United Kingdom also holds considerable importance due to its position as a key market for global telecommunications services, hosting numerous data centers and serving as an entry point for international traffic.

📡 Health

Status✓ Normal
Last checked2026-05-25 02:00

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📊 RTT History

Health Timeline

Wed, Apr 29
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Hop Anomaly
10ms → 40ms (3.96×)
11:00
Mon, Apr 20
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Hop Anomaly
3ms → 48ms (15.50×)
20:30
Sun, Apr 19
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Hop Anomaly
13ms → 96ms (7.21×)
13:00
Sat, Apr 18
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Hop Anomaly
4ms → 34ms (9.17×)
12:30
Sat, Apr 11
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Hop Anomaly
5ms → 91ms (16.90×)
23:00

FAQ

What is the length of the Circe South cable?
The Circe South submarine cable is 115 km long.
Which countries does Circe South connect?
Circe South connects 2 countries via 2 landing points.
Who owns the Circe South cable?
Circe South is owned by a consortium including Zayo, euNetworks.
When was Circe South put into service?
The Circe South cable entered service in 1999.
Circe South
  • Length115 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service1999

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