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CrossChannel Fibre

In Service

149 km · 0 Landing Points · Ready for Service: 2021

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Specifications

Length149 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service2021
Landing Points0
Countries0

Owners

Crosslake Fibre

Landing Points (0)

📡 Live Performance

57
measurements
2
probes
70
days monitored
59.2
ms avg RTT
0
anomalies

Monitored from 2026-03-07 through 2026-05-17 — 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
#14934 RIPE Atlas 56 60.0 ms 42.0–138.0 2026-05-17
#15685 RIPE Atlas 1 13.1 ms 13.1–13.1 2026-04-10

About the CrossChannel Fibre Cable System

Overview

CrossChannel Fibre is a 149 km intercontinental submarine cable that connects France and the United Kingdom. The cable is operated by Crosslake Fibre.

Route and Landings

France: Veules-les-Roses, France

United Kingdom: Brighton, United Kingdom

Ownership and Operators

CrossChannel Fibre is owned by Crosslake Fibre.

Status and Timeline

The cable became ready for service in 2021.

Strategic Context

CrossChannel Fibre connects France and the United Kingdom, providing a direct fiber-optic path between these two countries. This intercontinental link contributes to the overall connectivity and redundancy of submarine cable networks in the region. Crosslake Fibre, the sole owner of this cable, is part of a broader telecommunications landscape that includes major players such as BT (British Telecom) and Orange S.A., both of which have extensive operations in Europe. The United Kingdom, being a global financial hub and a leader in digital innovation, also benefits from enhanced interconnectivity.

📡 Health

Status✓ Normal
RTT54.21 ms / base 50.67 ms
Last checked2026-05-17 00:31

Monitored using RIPE Atlas probes. Open monitoring →

📊 RTT History

Health Timeline

Tue, May 5
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Hop Anomaly
30ms → 206ms (6.84×)
10:30
Sat, Apr 11
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Hop Anomaly
5ms → 91ms (16.90×)
23:00

FAQ

What is the length of the CrossChannel Fibre cable?
The CrossChannel Fibre submarine cable is 149 km long.
Who owns the CrossChannel Fibre cable?
CrossChannel Fibre is owned by a consortium including Crosslake Fibre.
When was CrossChannel Fibre put into service?
The CrossChannel Fibre cable entered service in 2021.
CrossChannel Fibre
  • Length149 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service2021

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