141 km · 2 Landing Points · 2 Countries · Ready for Service: 2026
| Length | 141 km |
|---|---|
| Status | In Service |
| Ready for Service | 2026 |
| Landing Points | 2 |
| Countries | 2 |
| Location |
|---|
| Cayeux-sur-Mer, France |
| Newhaven, United Kingdom |
Monitored from 2026-03-08 through 2026-05-20 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #14934 | RIPE Atlas | 45 | 63.7 ms |
The Q&E South submarine cable is a 141 km intercontinental link connecting Cayeux-sur-Mer in France with Newhaven in the United Kingdom. It is set to be ready for service in 2026, operated by euNetworks.
Cayeux-sur-Mer, France
Newhaven, United Kingdom
The Q&E South cable is operated by euNetworks.
The Q&E South submarine cable is scheduled to be ready for service in 2026. No further details on the current status are available.
The Q&E South cable connects France and the United Kingdom, contributing to the intercontinental fiber-optic network that supports data transmission between these two countries.
With its extensive network of landing points and connections to other major European cities, France serves as both a hub and transit market for data traffic. The Q&E South cable will enhance this position by providing an additional route between France and the United Kingdom. By adding Q&E South to their portfolio, euNetworks will strengthen its position in this strategic corridor. The interconnection between Cayeux-sur-Mer and Newhaven is particularly important given the high volume of traffic that passes through these ports. Both locations are major transportation hubs, handling significant volumes of goods and people, which naturally drives demand for reliable and fast data connections. The Q&E South cable will provide a dedicated pathway for this data, ensuring efficient communication between France and the United Kingdom. As part of the broader transatlantic fiber-optic network, the Q&E South cable is expected to support a wide range of applications, from corporate networks and cloud services to consumer internet and video streaming.
| Status | ✓ Normal |
|---|---|
| Last checked | 2026-05-24 14:00 |
Monitored using RIPE Atlas probes. Open monitoring →
| Min | Avg | Max | # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 | 1 |
| 30 days | 46.3 | 48.5 | 51.0 | 6 |
| 60 days | 46.3 | 63.7 | 153.6 | 45 |
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