Hulhumale, Maldives is a submarine cable landing point in Maldives (coordinates 4.2119°, 73.5402°). It serves 7 submarine cable systems, making it a significant node in Maldives's international connectivity infrastructure.
Connected submarine cables
| Cable | RFS | Length | Owners |
|---|
| SeaMeWe-6 | 2026 | 21,700 km | Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco), Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company Limited (BSCCL), Bharti Airtel, … |
| Ithaafushi-Maafushi-Hulhumale | 2025 | -1 km | Ooredoo Maldives |
| Domestic Submarine Cable of Maldives (DSCoM) | 2024 | 286 km | Dhiraagu, Ooredoo Maldives |
| India Asia Xpress (IAX) | 2024 | 5,791 km | China Mobile, Reliance Jio Infocomm |
| Maldives Sri Lanka Cable (MSC) | 2021 | 863 km | Dhiraagu, Dialog Axiata, Ooredoo Maldives |
| Nationwide Submarine Cable Ooredoo Maldives (NaSCOM) | 2016 | 1,136 km | Ooredoo Maldives |
| Dhiraagu Cable Network | 2012 | 1,253 km | Dhiraagu |
Operators landing at Hulhumale, Maldives
Cables landing at Hulhumale, Maldives are operated by 20 distinct consortium partners and carriers, including Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco), Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company Limited (BSCCL), Bharti Airtel, China Mobile, China Unicom, Dhiraagu, Dialog Axiata, Djibouti Telecom, Microsoft, Mobily, and 10 others. 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 Hulhumale, Maldives, international traffic can reach 16 countries through 7 cable systems. Destinations include Bahrain, Bangladesh, Djibouti, Egypt, France, India, Malaysia, Maldives and 8 more. With multiple redundant paths, traffic at this landing point can reroute through alternative cables if any single system experiences an outage.
Monitoring status
No monitoring incidents were recorded on cables serving Hulhumale, 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
- SeaMeWe-6 (2026) — SeaMeWe-6 is a major intercontinental submarine cable system spanning 15 countries across Middle East, South Asia, East Africa. With 17 landing points — including Abu Dhabi, Chennai, Cox’s Bazar, Djibouti City, Doha, and 12 more — it forms one of the backbone links carrying international internet traffic between continents. Read more →
- Ithaafushi-Maafushi-Hulhumale (2025) — Ithaafushi-Maafushi-Hulhumale is a submarine cable system operating within Maldives, with landing points at Hulhumale, Ithaafushi, Maafushi. It provides dedicated submarine fiber capacity between these locations, supporting telecommunications, internet access, and enterprise connectivity. Read more →
- 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 →
- India Asia Xpress (IAX) (2024) — India Asia Xpress (IAX) is a major intercontinental submarine cable system spanning 6 countries across South Asia, Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia. With 9 landing points — including Chennai, Digha, Hulhumale, Machilipatnam, Matara, and 4 more — it forms one of the backbone links carrying international internet traffic between continents. Read more →
- Maldives Sri Lanka Cable (MSC) (2021) — Maldives Sri Lanka Cable (MSC) is a point-to-point submarine cable linking Maldives and Sri Lanka. Landing at Hulhumale, Mt. Lavinia, it provides a direct fiber-optic path between the two countries, serving as both a primary data route and a redundancy option for neighboring cable systems. 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. Monitoring metrics updated continuously by GeoCables.
Which submarine cables land at Hulhumale, Maldives?
Seven submarine cables land at Hulhumale, including SeaMeWe-6, India Asia Xpress (IAX), Dhiraagu Cable Network, Nationwide Submarine Cable Ooredoo Maldives (NaSCOM), Maldives Sri Lanka Cable (MSC), and Domestic Submarine Cable of Maldives (DSCoM).
When was the first cable laid at Hulhumale, Maldives?
The first submarine cable to land in Hulhumale, Maldives, was SeaMeWe-6, which was completed in 2013.
What geographic role does Hulhumale play in the region?
Hulhumale serves as a key landing point for submarine cables connecting the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea, facilitating international communication between South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Which operators own the cables at this landing point?
The owners of the cables include Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco), Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company Limited (BSCCL), Bharti Airtel, Dhiraagu, Ooredoo Maldives, and others.
What are the current RTT measurements for Hulhumale, Maldives?
According to RIPE Atlas, recent round-trip times (RTTs) from Hulhumale, Maldives range between 90ms and 120ms. These measurements can vary depending on network conditions.