Finland-Estonia 2 (EESF-2)

Overview

Finland-Estonia 2 (EESF-2) is a regional submarine cable that connects Tallinn, Estonia, with Helsinki, Finland. The cable was ready for service in 1992 and provides a direct fiber-optic link between the two countries.

Route and Landings

Estonia: Tallinn

Finland: Helsinki

Ownership and Operators

The cable is owned by Arelion, Telia Eesti (formerly known as Eesti Telekom, EMT, Elion).

Status and Timeline

EESF-2 was ready for service in 1992. The status of the cable is unknown.

Strategic Context

The Finland-Estonia corridor connects Tallinn, Estonia, with Helsinki, Finland, providing a direct fiber-optic path between the two countries. This connection supports data routing and redundancy for neighboring submarine cables in the region. Arelion, formerly known as Eesti Telekom (EMT), is one of Estonia's major telecommunications operators, serving both residential and business customers across the country. Telia Eesti, a subsidiary of Sweden-based Telia Company, operates extensive networks throughout Europe, including significant presence in the Baltic states. The direct fiber-optic link provided by EESF-2 enhances the overall resilience and efficiency of regional communication networks. Tallinn, Estonia's capital, serves as a key transit point for data traffic between Eastern Europe and Western Europe.