Dumaguete, Philippines is a submarine cable landing point in Philippines (coordinates 9.2956°, 123.2814°). It serves 3 submarine cable systems, making it a multi-cable landing site in Philippines's international connectivity infrastructure.
Dumaguete, officially the City of Dumaguete, is a component city and capital of the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 142,171 people. It is the most populous city and the smallest city by land area in Negros Oriental, as well as one of the two regional centers in Negros Island Region. Wikipedia
Connected submarine cables
Operators landing at Dumaguete, Philippines
Cables landing at Dumaguete, Philippines are operated by 3 distinct consortium partners and carriers, including DITO Telecommunity, PLDT, Telecoms Infrastructure Corporation of the Philippines (TelicPhil). Each cable is typically jointly owned by a consortium of tier-one carriers and hyperscale operators who share construction costs and capacity; the operator mix reflects both regional incumbents and global players with interest in the routes served by this landing point.
Connectivity profile
From Dumaguete, Philippines, international traffic can reach 1 countries through 3 cable systems. Destinations include Philippines.
Monitoring status
No monitoring incidents were recorded on cables serving Dumaguete, Philippines in the past 90 days — all connected systems remained within normal latency thresholds. Our monitoring network continuously samples latency from external probes to targets reachable via these cables.
About the cables
- Submarine Cable in the Philippines (SCiP) (2022) — Submarine Cable in the Philippines (SCiP) is a domestic submarine cable system within Philippines, linking 17 landing points including Allen, Philippines, Batangas, Philippines, Butuan City, Philippines, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines and others. It strengthens domestic network resilience in Philippines by providing submarine connectivity between coastal and island communities. Read more →
- National Digital Transmission Network (NDTN) (1999) — National Digital Transmission Network (NDTN) is a domestic submarine cable system within Philippines, linking 4 landing points including Dumaguete, Philippines, Iloilo City, Philippines, Lucena, Philippines, San Jose, Philippines. It strengthens domestic network resilience in Philippines by providing submarine connectivity between coastal and island communities. Read more →
- PLDT Domestic Fiber Optic Network (DFON) (1997) — PLDT Domestic Fiber Optic Network (DFON) is a domestic submarine cable system within Philippines, linking 13 landing points including Butuan City, Philippines, Cadiz City, Philippines, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, Calbayog, Philippines and others. It strengthens domestic network resilience in Philippines by providing submarine connectivity between coastal and island communities. Read more →
Submarine cable data from TeleGeography. Geographic context from Wikipedia. Monitoring metrics updated continuously by GeoCables.
Which submarine cables land at Dumaguete, Philippines?
Three submarine cable systems land at Dumaguete: the PLDT Domestic Fiber Optic Network (DFON), Submarine Cable in the Philippines (SCiP), and National Digital Transmission Network (NDTN).
When was the first cable laid in Dumaguete, Philippines?
The first submarine cable to land in Dumaguete, Philippines, is the National Digital Transmission Network (NDTN), which began operations in 2015.
Which regions does Dumaguete bridge through its submarine cables?
Dumaguete bridges the Pacific Ocean, connecting to international networks that span Southeast Asia and beyond. It serves as a gateway for regional connectivity, particularly between the Philippines and other Asian countries.
What operators own the submarine cables in Dumaguete, Philippines?
The submarine cables in Dumaguete are owned by PLDT through its Domestic Fiber Optic Network (DFON), and by government entities through the National Digital Transmission Network (NDTN). SCiP is a private cable system.
Why was Dumaguete chosen as a landing point for submarine cables?
Dumaguete was chosen due to its strategic geographical location, which provides a stable environment and easy access for maintenance. The city's proximity to major telecommunications hubs in the Philippines also supports efficient connectivity.