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GTMO-1

In Service

1,528 km · 2 Landing Points · 2 Countries · Ready for Service: 2016

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Specifications

Length1,528 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service2016
Landing Points2
Countries2

Landing Points (2)

Location Country Position
Dania Beach, FL, United States US United States 26.0523°, -80.1439°
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba CU Cuba 19.9396°, -75.1582°

📡 Live Performance

100
measurements
2
probes
57
days monitored
134.7
ms avg RTT
0
anomalies

Monitored from 2026-03-28 through 2026-05-25 — 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
#1009897 RIPE Atlas 84 136.1 ms 128.3–317.8 2026-05-25
#1010206 RIPE Atlas 16 127.1 ms 123.1–139.2 2026-04-08

About the GTMO-1 Cable System

Overview

GTMO-1 is an intercontinental submarine cable connecting Guantanamo Bay in Cuba with Dania Beach in Florida, United States. The total length of the cable is 1528 km and it has been operational since its readiness for service in 2016.

Route and Landings

Cuba: Guantanamo Bay

United States: Dania Beach

Ownership and Operators

The cable is operated by the U.S. Government.

Status and Timeline

GTMO-1 has been in service since 2016 and remains operational as of now.

Strategic Context

This intercontinental submarine cable connects Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, with Dania Beach, Florida. The route contributes to the overall connectivity and redundancy of regional submarine infrastructure, ensuring that internet traffic can flow even when individual systems are under maintenance or damaged. The U.S. Government operates the cable, providing a direct fiber-optic path between these two countries.

Guantanamo Bay is a significant military base located on Cuba’s southeastern coast. It serves as an important strategic and logistical hub for the United States in the Caribbean region. Dania Beach, Florida, is part of Broward County and is situated along the Atlantic coast, serving as a gateway to the U.S. mainland.

The intercontinental nature of GTMO-1 highlights the importance of direct fiber-optic connections between North America and Latin America.

📡 Health

Status✓ Normal
RTT134.18 ms / base 134.24 ms
Last checked2026-05-25 02:30

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📊 RTT History

Route: #1009897 → Guantanamo Bay Measured: 2026-05-25 02:30
134.2 ms
Min Avg Max #
7 days 129.5 133.5 137.8 11
30 days 129.5 137.7 317.8 55
60 days 128.3 136.1 317.8 84

Health Timeline

Fri, May 1
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Hop Anomaly
3ms → 26ms (8.36×)
15:00
Guantanamo Bay
RTT Spike
131ms → 318ms (2.42×)
14:31
Fri, Apr 24
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Hop Anomaly
20ms → 1635ms (83.72×)
23:00
Wed, Apr 22
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Hop Anomaly
4ms → 14ms (3.53×)
22:30

FAQ

What is the length of the GTMO-1 cable?
The GTMO-1 submarine cable is 1,528 km long.
Which countries does GTMO-1 connect?
GTMO-1 connects 2 countries via 2 landing points.
When was GTMO-1 put into service?
The GTMO-1 cable entered service in 2016.
GTMO-1
  • Length1,528 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service2016

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