Taiwan Penghu Kinmen Matsu No.2 (TPKM2)

Overview

Taiwan Penghu Kinmen Matsu No.2 (TPKM2) is a domestic submarine cable network within Taiwan, spanning a total length of 467 km and connecting six coastal and island locations. The cable was ready for service in the year 2000 and is operated by Chunghwa Telecom.

Route and Landings

Budai, Taiwan

Taiwan

Dongyin, Taiwan

Huxi Township, Taiwan

Jinhu Township, Taiwan

Tanshui, Taiwan

Yuanli, Taiwan

Ownership and Operators

The cable is owned by Chunghwa Telecom.

Status and Timeline

The Ready for Service (RFS) year for TPKM2 was 2000. The status of the cable is unknown.

Strategic Context

TPKM2 connects various coastal and island locations within Taiwan, contributing to the region's telecommunications infrastructure. Chunghwa Telecom, a major player in Taiwan’s telecommunications market, operates this network to support local communication needs.

Taiwan is strategically positioned as a hub for regional submarine infrastructure, serving as a key market for both domestic and international telecommunications services.