149 km · 0 Landing Points · Ready for Service: 2021
| Length | 149 km |
|---|---|
| Status | In Service |
| Ready for Service | 2021 |
| Landing Points | 0 |
| Countries | 0 |
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.
| Probe | Location | Samples | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| #14934 | RIPE Atlas | 56 | 60.0 ms |
| #15685 | RIPE Atlas | 1 | 13.1 ms |
CrossChannel Fibre is a 149 km intercontinental submarine cable that connects France and the United Kingdom. The cable is operated by Crosslake Fibre.
France: Veules-les-Roses, France
United Kingdom: Brighton, United Kingdom
CrossChannel Fibre is owned by Crosslake Fibre.
The cable became ready for service in 2021.
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.
| Status | ✓ Normal |
|---|---|
| RTT | 54.21 ms / base 50.67 ms |
| Last checked | 2026-05-17 00:31 |
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