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Dhiraagu-SLT Submarine Cable Network

In Service

850 km · 2 Landing Points · 2 Countries · Ready for Service: 2007

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Specifications

Length850 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service2007
Landing Points2
Countries2

Owners

Dhiraagu Sri Lanka Telecom

Landing Points (2)

Location Country Position
Colombo, Sri Lanka LK Sri Lanka 6.9267°, 79.8720°
Male, Maldives MV Maldives 4.1663°, 73.4999°

📡 Live Performance

67
measurements
2
probes
68
days monitored
124.6
ms avg RTT
0
anomalies

Monitored from 2026-03-06 through 2026-05-14 — 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
#7595 RIPE Atlas 54 99.7 ms 88.2–213.5 2026-05-14
#1042 RIPE Atlas 13 228.1 ms 220.9–251.0 2026-04-02

About the Dhiraagu-SLT Submarine Cable Network Cable System

Overview

Dhiraagu-SLT Submarine Cable Network is an intercontinental submarine cable that connects Male, Maldives, with Colombo, Sri Lanka. The network was ready for service in 2007 and is operated by Dhiraagu and Sri Lanka Telecom.

Route and Landings

  • Male, Maldives
  • Colombo, Sri Lanka

Ownership and Operators

The cable network is owned and operated by Dhiraagu and Sri Lanka Telecom.

Status and Timeline

The Dhiraagu-SLT Submarine Cable Network became operational in 2007. The status of the cable is unknown, as no specific information about its current condition or whether it is active is available.

Strategic Context

This intercontinental submarine cable connects Male and Colombo, serving as a direct fiber-optic link between the Maldives and Sri Lanka. It plays a role in regional connectivity by providing a primary data route and redundancy option for neighboring cable systems. The Maldives, as an island nation, relies heavily on submarine cables for internet access and communication infrastructure.

📡 Health

Status✓ Normal
RTT106.20 ms / base 92.63 ms
Last checked2026-05-14 14:30

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📊 RTT History

Route: #7595 → Male Measured: 2026-05-14 14:30
106.2 ms
Min Avg Max #
7 days 90.2 102.6 109.0 5
30 days 88.2 99.4 213.5 51
60 days 88.2 99.7 213.5 54

Health Timeline

Sun, Apr 26
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Hop Anomaly
6ms → 119ms (20.99×)
07:01
Thu, Apr 23
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Hop Anomaly
5ms → 76ms (15.89×)
23:00
Sun, Apr 19
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Hop Anomaly
38ms → 455ms (11.92×)
08:30
Sat, Apr 18
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Hop Anomaly
8ms → 87ms (11.18×)
22:30
Fri, Apr 17
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Male
RTT Spike
103ms → 214ms (2.07×)
16:31

FAQ

What is the length of the Dhiraagu-SLT Submarine Cable Network cable?
The Dhiraagu-SLT Submarine Cable Network submarine cable is 850 km long.
Which countries does Dhiraagu-SLT Submarine Cable Network connect?
Dhiraagu-SLT Submarine Cable Network connects 2 countries via 2 landing points.
Who owns the Dhiraagu-SLT Submarine Cable Network cable?
Dhiraagu-SLT Submarine Cable Network is owned by a consortium including Dhiraagu, Sri Lanka Telecom.
When was Dhiraagu-SLT Submarine Cable Network put into service?
The Dhiraagu-SLT Submarine Cable Network cable entered service in 2007.
Dhiraagu-SLT Submarine Cable Network
  • Length850 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service2007

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