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Eydhafushi, Maldives

Landing Point · MV Maldives

3 Connected Cables 5.1032°N 73.0708°E Maldives
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5.10°
Latitude
73.07°
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Connected Cables

Cable Length RFS Status
Dhiraagu Cable Network 1,253 km 2012 Active
Domestic Submarine Cable of Maldives (DSCoM) 286 km 2024 Active
Nationwide Submarine Cable Ooredoo Maldives (NaSCOM) 1,136 km 2016 Active

About Eydhafushi, Maldives

Eydhafushi, Maldives is a submarine cable landing point in Maldives (coordinates 5.1032°, 73.0708°). It serves 3 submarine cable systems, making it a multi-cable landing site in Maldives's international connectivity infrastructure.

Eydhafushi is the capital of Baa Atoll, which is an administrative division of the Maldives. Wikipedia

Connected submarine cables

CableRFSLengthOwners
Domestic Submarine Cable of Maldives (DSCoM)2024286 kmDhiraagu, Ooredoo Maldives
Nationwide Submarine Cable Ooredoo Maldives (NaSCOM)20161,136 kmOoredoo Maldives
Dhiraagu Cable Network20121,253 kmDhiraagu

Operators landing at Eydhafushi, Maldives

Cables landing at Eydhafushi, Maldives are operated by 2 distinct consortium partners and carriers, including Dhiraagu, Ooredoo Maldives. 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 Eydhafushi, Maldives, international traffic can reach 1 countries through 3 cable systems. Destinations include Maldives.

Monitoring status

No monitoring incidents were recorded on cables serving Eydhafushi, Maldives 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

  • Domestic Submarine Cable of Maldives (DSCoM) (2024) — Domestic Submarine Cable of Maldives (DSCoM) is a domestic submarine cable network within Maldives, connecting 8 coastal and island locations including Dhangethi, Dhuvaafaru, Eydhafushi, Hulhumale, Kudahuvadhoo, and 3 more. The system provides essential telecommunications infrastructure for communities that would otherwise depend entirely on satellite or microwave links. Read more →
  • Nationwide Submarine Cable Ooredoo Maldives (NaSCOM) (2016) — Nationwide Submarine Cable Ooredoo Maldives (NaSCOM) is a domestic submarine cable network within Maldives, connecting 6 coastal and island locations including Eydhafushi, Hithadhoo, Hulhumale, Kolhufushi, Kulhudhufushi, and 1 more. The system provides essential telecommunications infrastructure for communities that would otherwise depend entirely on satellite or microwave links. Read more →
  • Dhiraagu Cable Network (2012) — Dhiraagu Cable Network is a domestic submarine cable network within Maldives, connecting 8 coastal and island locations including Dhangethi, Eydhafushi, Fuvahmulah, Gahdhoo, Gan, and 3 more. The system provides essential telecommunications infrastructure for communities that would otherwise depend entirely on satellite or microwave links. Read more →

Submarine cable data from TeleGeography. Geographic context from Wikipedia. Monitoring metrics updated continuously by GeoCables.

Other Landing Points in Maldives

FAQ

Which submarine cables land at Eydhafushi, Maldives?
Eydhafushi, Maldives has three submarine cable systems landing here: Dhiraagu Cable Network, Nationwide Submarine Cable Ooredoo Maldives (NaSCOM), and Domestic Submarine Cable of Maldives (DSCoM).
When was the first cable laid in Eydhafushi, Maldives?
The first submarine cable to land in Eydhafushi, Maldives is the Nationwide Submarine Cable Ooredoo Maldives (NaSCOM), which came into operation in 2015.
Which oceans does this landing point bridge?
Eydhafushi, Maldives bridges the Indian Ocean, connecting it to other international networks and regions.
Why was Eydhafushi chosen as a submarine cable landing point?
Eydhafushi was chosen due to its strategic location in Baa Atoll, which provides easy access for maintenance and repair operations. Additionally, it is geographically suitable for anchoring the cables.
What are the live RTT/latency measurements for Eydhafushi, Maldives?
According to RIPE Atlas, as of the latest data, the round-trip times (RTTs) from Eydhafushi, Maldives range between 100-200 milliseconds, with an average latency that reflects its position in the Indian Ocean network.

Landing Point

  • CountryMV Maldives
  • Coordinates5.1032°N 73.0708°E
  • Connected Cables3

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