15,000 km · 0 Landing Points · Ready for Service: 2009
| Length | 15,000 km |
|---|---|
| Status | In Service |
| Ready for Service | 2009 |
| Landing Points | 0 |
| Countries | 0 |
Monitored from 2026-03-02 through 2026-05-16 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2501 | RIPE Atlas | 52 | 309.7 ms |
| #7404 | RIPE Atlas | 50 | 310.2 ms |
| #6954 | RIPE Atlas | 7 | 301.4 ms |
The SEACOM/Tata TGN-Eurasia is a 15,000 km intercontinental submarine cable system that connects East Africa and the Middle East with Southern Africa. The cable was ready for service in 2009 and is operated by a consortium consisting of SEACOM and Tata Communications.
The cable lands at several points across eight countries:
The cable is owned by a consortium comprising SEACOM and Tata Communications.
The Ready for Service (RFS) year of the SEACOM/Tata TGN-Eurasia was 2009. The current status is unknown.
This intercontinental submarine cable connects Djibouti, Egypt, India, Kenya, Mozambique, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Tanzania. It serves as an important data transmission link between these countries. SEACOM (Seacom Limited) is a telecommunications company that operates in East and Southern Africa. SEACOM was established to provide high-quality communication services across the region, connecting key markets such as Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan. Tata Communications is part of the Tata Group, one of India's largest business conglomerates. Tata Communications offers global communications solutions, including submarine cables, to businesses and governments worldwide. The SEACOM/Tata TGN-Eurasia cable is an extension of their international network, facilitating data transfer between Africa and Asia. Djibouti serves as a key transit point for trade and communication between East Africa and the Red Sea. Kenya and Tanzania are important economic centers in East Africa, with Maputo serving as a gateway to Southern Africa. The cable's route through Saudi Arabia highlights its strategic importance for regional connectivity, particularly given the country's role in Middle Eastern trade and communication networks. South Africa, being a major telecommunications market, benefits significantly from enhanced data transfer capabilities provided by this submarine cable.
| Status | ✓ Normal |
|---|---|
| RTT | 299.76 ms / base 313.28 ms |
| Last checked | 2026-05-16 02:30 |
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