245 km · 2 Landing Points · 2 Countries · Ready for Service: 2000
| Length | 245 km |
|---|---|
| Status | In Service |
| Ready for Service | 2000 |
| Landing Points | 2 |
| Countries | 2 |
| Location |
|---|
| Sandymount, Ireland |
| Southport, United Kingdom |
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.
| Probe | Location | Samples | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| #127 | RIPE Atlas | 67 | 52.9 ms |
| #30294 | RIPE Atlas | 48 | 20.3 ms |
ESAT-2 is a regional submarine cable connecting Ireland and the United Kingdom, with a total length of 245 km. The cable became operational in the year 2000 and is operated by Esat BT, which is the sole owner.
Ireland: Sandymount
United Kingdom: Southport
The cable is operated by Esat BT, the sole owner.
ESAT-2 became operational in 2000.
The ESAT-2 submarine cable connects Ireland and the United Kingdom, providing a direct fiber-optic path between these two countries. This connection contributes to the overall mesh of redundant paths that ensure internet traffic remains uninterrupted in the region. The corridor served by ESAT-2 is part of the broader transatlantic and intra-European network infrastructure, facilitating data exchange between these key European markets.
Similarly, the United Kingdom, being one of the largest economies in Europe, relies on submarine cables like ESAT-2 to support its extensive digital infrastructure and global communications needs.
| Status | ✓ Normal |
|---|---|
| RTT | 84.27 ms / base 49.97 ms |
| Last checked | 2026-05-14 16:30 |
Monitored using RIPE Atlas probes. Open monitoring →
| Min | Avg | Max | # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 26.4 | 64.5 | 95.7 | 8 |
| 30 days | 23.5 | 51.5 | 130.8 | 60 |
| 60 days | 23.5 | 52.9 | 130.8 | 67 |
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