495 km · 4 Landing Points · 2 Countries · Ready for Service: 2000
| Length | 495 km |
|---|---|
| Status | In Service |
| Ready for Service | 2000 |
| Landing Points | 4 |
| Countries | 2 |
| Location |
|---|
| Ballinesker, Ireland |
| Ballygrangans, Ireland |
| Bude, United Kingdom |
| Whitesands Bay, United Kingdom |
Monitored from 2026-03-08 through 2026-05-11 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2958 | RIPE Atlas | 80 | 61.9 ms |
Pan European Crossing (UK-Ireland) is a regional submarine cable connecting Ireland and the United Kingdom, with a total length of 495 km. The cable was ready for service in 2000 and is operated by Colt.
The cable is owned by Colt.
Pan European Crossing (UK-Ireland) was ready for service in 2000. The status of the cable is unknown, as no specific information about its current operational state or end-of-service date is available.
The Pan European Crossing (UK-Ireland) connects Ireland and the United Kingdom, providing a direct fiber-optic path between these two countries. This connection contributes to the overall redundancy of submarine cable networks in the region, ensuring that internet traffic can continue to flow even when individual systems are under maintenance or damaged.
The corridor served by this cable is part of the broader transatlantic and intra-European network infrastructure. The United Kingdom, being one of the largest economies in Europe and home to major technology companies and financial institutions, also relies on strong submarine cable connections to support its digital economy. Ireland's position as a gateway to the European continent and the United Kingdom's role as a leading market in Europe make this connection particularly valuable for data traffic, business operations, and international communications.
The Pan European Crossing (UK-Ireland) enhances this network by offering a reliable link between these two key players in the European telecommunications landscape. The United Kingdom benefits from its proximity to major financial centers and tech hubs, while Ireland acts as a gateway for international traffic, particularly from North America. This cable supports the flow of data between these regions, enabling businesses and individuals to maintain connectivity regardless of geopolitical or technical challenges.
| Status | ✓ Normal |
|---|---|
| Last checked | 2026-05-24 22:30 |
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