UGARIT

Overview

UGARIT is an intercontinental submarine cable connecting Cyprus and Syria. Spanning 239 km, the cable was ready for service in 1995 and is operated by a consortium including A1 Telekom Austria, AT&T, BT, Cyta, Deutsche Telekom, and the Lebanese Ministry of Telecommunications.

Route and Landings

The cable lands at:

• Pentaskhinos, Cyprus
• Tartous, Syria

Ownership and Operators

The UGARIT cable is owned by a consortium comprising A1 Telekom Austria, AT&T, BT, Cyta, Deutsche Telekom, and the Lebanese Ministry of Telecommunications.

Status and Timeline

UGARIT was ready for service in 1995. The status of the cable is unknown.

Strategic Context

The UGARIT cable connects Cyprus and Syria, contributing to a regional network that supports data traffic between these two countries. Similarly, Syria is strategically located at the crossroads of several major trade routes, making it a key transit point for various networks.