1,528 km · 2 Landing Points · 2 Countries · Ready for Service: 2016
| Length | 1,528 km |
|---|---|
| Status | In Service |
| Ready for Service | 2016 |
| Landing Points | 2 |
| Countries | 2 |
| Location |
|---|
| Dania Beach, FL, United States |
| Guantanamo Bay, Cuba |
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.
| Probe | Location | Samples | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1009897 | RIPE Atlas | 84 | 136.1 ms |
| #1010206 | RIPE Atlas | 16 | 127.1 ms |
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.
Cuba: Guantanamo Bay
United States: Dania Beach
The cable is operated by the U.S. Government.
GTMO-1 has been in service since 2016 and remains operational as of now.
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.
| Status | ✓ Normal |
|---|---|
| RTT | 134.18 ms / base 134.24 ms |
| Last checked | 2026-05-25 02:30 |
Monitored using RIPE Atlas probes. Open monitoring →
| 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 |
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