538 km · 4 Landing Points · 3 Countries · Ready for Service: 1997
| Length | 538 km |
|---|---|
| Status | In Service |
| Ready for Service | 1997 |
| Landing Points | 4 |
| Countries | 3 |
| Location |
|---|
| Igneada, Turkey |
| Istanbul, Turkey |
| Mangalia, Romania |
| Varna, Bulgaria |
Monitored from 2026-04-10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #29662 | RIPE Atlas | 79 | 56.3 ms |
KAFOS is an intercontinental submarine cable that spans 538 km. The cable was ready for service in 1997 and is operated by Turk Telekom International, a subsidiary of the Turkish telecommunications company, Telekom Group.
KAFOS is operated by Turk Telekom International.
The cable became ready for service (RFS) in 1997. The status of the cable is unknown.
KAFOS connects Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey, bridging networks within these countries and facilitating international data traffic between them. Turk Telekom International, a subsidiary of the Turkish telecommunications company, Telekom Group, operates this cable to support regional connectivity needs.
Turkey, as a key player in both European and Asian markets, uses this cable to strengthen its network capabilities and support international data traffic.
This connection is particularly important given the growing demand for high-speed internet services and the increasing reliance on digital communication in both business and personal contexts.
| Status | ✓ Normal |
|---|---|
| RTT | 57.57 ms / base 59.85 ms |
| Last checked | 2026-05-14 22:30 |
Monitored using RIPE Atlas probes. Open monitoring →
| Min | Avg | Max | # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 54.9 | 56.1 | 57.6 | 8 |
| 30 days | 50.5 | 58.2 | 104.7 | 57 |
| 60 days | 50.5 | 56.3 | 104.7 | 79 |
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