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TRANSCAN-2

In Service

238 km · 4 Landing Points · 1 Countries · Ready for Service: 1990

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Specifications

Length238 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service1990
Landing Points4
Countries1

Owners

Telefonica

Landing Points (4)

Location Country Position
Aguimes, Canary Islands, Spain ES Spain 27.8955°, -15.3907°
Arrecife, Canary Islands, Spain ES Spain 28.9595°, -13.5476°
Morrojable, Canary Islands, Spain ES Spain 28.0487°, -14.3584°
Puerto del Rosario, Canary Islands, Spain ES Spain 28.4965°, -13.8622°

About the TRANSCAN-2 Cable System

Overview

TRANSCAN-2 is a domestic submarine cable system spanning 238 km and connecting four landing points in the Canary Islands. It was ready for service in 1990 and is operated by Telefonica.

Route and Landings

Aguimes, Canary Islands, Spain

Arrecife, Canary Islands, Spain

Morrojable, Canary Islands, Spain

Puerto del Rosario, Canary Islands, Spain

Ownership and Operators

The cable is owned by Telefonica.

Status and Timeline

TRANSCAN-2 became ready for service in 1990. The status of the cable is unknown at present.

Strategic Context

TRANSCAN-2 connects several cities within the Canary Islands, facilitating communication between them. This inter-island cable system supports the infrastructure needs of the Canary Islands region. The Canary Islands are a group of islands located off the northwest coast of Africa and are an autonomous community of Spain. They serve as a significant hub for telecommunications in the Western Mediterranean, connecting to mainland Europe and North Africa.

Telefonica is one of the largest telecommunications companies in Spain and Latin America, with a strong presence across the Iberian Peninsula and beyond. The company operates in various sectors including fixed-line telephony, mobile communications, broadband internet, and television services. Its extensive network infrastructure supports both residential and business customers throughout Spain.

Such connections support various industries including tourism, which is a significant contributor to the local economy, as well as government services and emergency response systems.

TRANSCAN-2
  • Length238 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service1990

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