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Minamidaito Island

In Service

410 km · 2 Landing Points · 1 Countries · Ready for Service: 2011

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Specifications

Length410 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service2011
Landing Points2
Countries1

Owners

Okinawa Prefecture

Landing Points (2)

Location Country Position
Itoman, Japan JP Japan 26.1149°, 127.6881°
Minamidaito, Japan JP Japan 25.8430°, 131.2426°

About the Minamidaito Island Cable System

Overview

The Minamidaito Island cable is a regional submarine cable system connecting two points within Japan. It was ready for service in 2011 and is operated by Okinawa Prefecture, the sole owner.

Route and Landings

Japan:

  • Itoman
  • Minamidaito

Ownership and Operators

The cable is owned and operated by Okinawa Prefecture.

Status and Timeline

The Minamidaito Island cable was ready for service in 2011. The status of the cable remains unknown, with no further details provided on its current operational state or any planned maintenance or decommissioning timelines.

Strategic Context

The corridor connects two locations within Japan, supporting telecommunications and enterprise connectivity needs within the country's domestic network infrastructure. The cable links Itoman and Minamidaito islands, both of which are part of Okinawa Prefecture in southern Japan. These islands serve as important transit points for submarine cables that connect the Japanese mainland with other parts of Asia and the Pacific region.

Minamidaito Island, in particular, is one of the smaller islands but holds importance as a landing point for submarine cables.

The Ryukyu Islands, including Okinawa Island and Minamidaito Island, are significant in Japan's regional infrastructure due to their geographical position. They serve as important landing points for submarine cables that connect the Japanese mainland with other parts of Asia and the Pacific region.

Minamidaito Island
  • Length410 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service2011

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