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Saudi Arabia-Sudan-2 (SAS-2)

In Service

330 km · 0 Landing Points · Ready for Service: 2011

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Specifications

Length330 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service2011
Landing Points0
Countries0

Owners

Sudatel center3

Landing Points (0)

📡 Live Performance

53
measurements
1
probes
46
days monitored
245.9
ms avg RTT
0
anomalies

Monitored from 2026-03-28 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.

Measurement sources

Probe Location Samples Avg Min–Max Last seen
#61350 RIPE Atlas 53 245.9 ms 208.8–298.8 2026-05-14

About the Saudi Arabia-Sudan-2 (SAS-2) Cable System

Overview

Saudi Arabia-Sudan-2 (SAS-2) is an intercontinental submarine cable that connects Saudi Arabia and Sudan. The total length of the cable is 330 km, and it was ready for service in 2011.

Route and Landings

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Port Sudan, Sudan

Ownership and Operators

The cable is owned by Sudatel and center3.

Status and Timeline

Saudi Arabia-Sudan-2 (SAS-2) was ready for service in 2011. The status of the cable is unknown.

Strategic Context

The SAS-2 cable connects Saudi Arabia and Sudan, providing a direct fiber-optic path between the two countries. This intercontinental system serves as both a primary data route and a redundancy option for neighboring cable systems in the region.

Sudatel is a telecommunications company based in Sudan, known for its extensive network infrastructure across the country. center3, on the other hand, operates in Saudi Arabia and focuses on delivering advanced telecommunication solutions to various sectors within the kingdom.

The corridor that SAS-2 traverses is part of the broader intercontinental submarine cable network designed to enhance connectivity between Africa and the Middle East.

Both Saudi Arabia and Sudan are strategically positioned in their respective regions. Sudan, while facing challenges, has been working on improving its telecommunications infrastructure to support economic development and integration with other African nations.

📡 Health

Status✓ Normal
RTT238.99 ms / base 244.69 ms
Last checked2026-05-14 08:31

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📊 RTT History

Health Timeline

Sat, May 16
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Hop Anomaly
7ms → 499ms (73.55×)
07:00
Tue, May 5
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Hop Anomaly
7ms → 37ms (5.65×)
15:00
Thu, Apr 16
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Hop Anomaly
30ms → 132ms (4.37×)
20:30
Wed, Apr 15
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Hop Anomaly
5ms → 20ms (3.58×)
11:01
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Hop Anomaly
5ms → 20ms (3.71×)
07:01

FAQ

What is the length of the Saudi Arabia-Sudan-2 (SAS-2) cable?
The Saudi Arabia-Sudan-2 (SAS-2) submarine cable is 330 km long.
Who owns the Saudi Arabia-Sudan-2 (SAS-2) cable?
Saudi Arabia-Sudan-2 (SAS-2) is owned by a consortium including Sudatel, center3.
When was Saudi Arabia-Sudan-2 (SAS-2) put into service?
The Saudi Arabia-Sudan-2 (SAS-2) cable entered service in 2011.
Saudi Arabia-Sudan-2 (SAS-2)
  • Length330 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service2011

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