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Yellow

In Service

7,001 km · 0 Landing Points · Ready for Service: 2000

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Specifications

Length7,001 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service2000
Landing Points0
Countries0

Owners

Colt

Landing Points (0)

📡 Live Performance

41
measurements
2
probes
34
days monitored
81.8
ms avg RTT
0
anomalies

Monitored from 2026-04-10 through 2026-05-15 — 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
#19582 RIPE Atlas 40 81.6 ms 80.7–86.1 2026-05-15
#18276 RIPE Atlas 1 91.5 ms 91.5–91.5 2026-04-24

About the Yellow Cable System

Overview

The Yellow submarine cable is a regional intercontinental cable that connects the United Kingdom and the United States with a total length of 7001 km. This cable was ready for service in the year 2000, though its exact end-of-service (EOS) date or current status remains unknown.

Route and Landings

United Kingdom: The cable lands at Bude.

United States: It also connects to Bellport, NY.

Ownership and Operators

The Yellow submarine cable is operated by Colt.

Status and Timeline

The cable was ready for service in 2000. The exact end-of-service (EOS) date or current status is not provided.

Strategic Context

The transatlantic corridor, as represented by the Yellow submarine cable, connects the United Kingdom and the United States. The United Kingdom is known for its strong presence in European and international markets, while the United States has a vast network of submarine cables that support its extensive digital connectivity needs.

Bude, located in Cornwall, serves as a key landing point for data traffic from Europe to North America. Bellport, NY, on the other hand, is an important gateway for transatlantic communications, facilitating high-speed data transfer between the two continents. These locations are chosen to optimize routing and minimize latency, ensuring efficient data transmission across the Atlantic.

📡 Health

Status✓ Normal
RTT82.17 ms / base 81.91 ms
Last checked2026-05-15 08:30

Monitored using RIPE Atlas probes. Open monitoring →

📊 RTT History

Health Timeline

Thu, Apr 16
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Hop Anomaly
9ms → 46ms (4.88×)
00:30

FAQ

What is the length of the Yellow cable?
The Yellow submarine cable is 7,001 km long.
Who owns the Yellow cable?
Yellow is owned by a consortium including Colt.
When was Yellow put into service?
The Yellow cable entered service in 2000.
Yellow
  • Length7,001 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service2000

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