Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy is a submarine cable landing point in Saint Barthélemy (coordinates 17.8979°, -62.8505°). It serves 3 submarine cable systems, making it a multi-cable landing site in Saint Barthélemy's international connectivity infrastructure.
Gustavia is the main town and capital of the island of Saint Barthélemy. Originally called Le Carénage, it was renamed in honor of King Gustav III of Sweden. Wikipedia
Connected submarine cables
Operators landing at Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy
Cables landing at Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy are operated by 3 distinct consortium partners and carriers, including Digicel, Government of the Netherlands, Loret Group. 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 Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy, international traffic can reach 16 countries through 3 cable systems. Destinations include Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis and 8 more.
Monitoring status
GeoCables recorded 1 monitoring event on cables serving Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy in the past 90 days. Our monitoring network continuously samples latency from external probes to targets reachable via these cables.
About the cables
- Saba, Statia Cable System (SSCS) (2013) — Saba, Statia Cable System (SSCS) is a regional submarine cable connecting 4 countries — Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Sint Maarten, Saint Barthélemy — with 5 landing points including Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Gallows Bay, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Great Bay Beach, Sint Maarten, Great Level Bay, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba and others. Read more →
- Global Caribbean Network (GCN) (2006) — Global Caribbean Network (GCN) is a regional submarine cable serving 5 countries: Guadeloupe, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, United States, Virgin Islands (U.S.). With landing points at Baillif, Gustavia, Jarry, Marigot, San Juan, and 1 more, it strengthens regional internet resilience and provides route diversity — crucial when nearby cables experience faults. Read more →
- Southern Caribbean Fiber (2006) — Southern Caribbean Fiber is a regional submarine cable connecting 15 countries — Guadeloupe, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Montserrat, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and others — with 16 landing points including Baie-Mahault, Guadeloupe, Baillif, Guadeloupe, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Bunkum Bay, Montserrat and others. Read more →
Submarine cable data from TeleGeography. Geographic context from Wikipedia. Monitoring metrics updated continuously by GeoCables.
Which submarine cables land at Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy?
Three submarine cables land at Gustavia: Southern Caribbean Fiber, Global Caribbean Network (GCN), and Saba, Statia Cable System (SSCS).
When was the first cable laid in Gustavia?
The first cable to land in Gustavia is the Saba, Statia Cable System (SSCS), which came into service in 2018.
Which oceans does this landing point connect to?
Gustavia connects the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, bridging communication between North America and Europe via submarine cables.
Why is Gustavia chosen as a submarine cable landing point?
Gustavia was chosen due to its strategic location in Saint Barthélemy, providing easy access for maintenance and repair of the submarine cables. The shallow waters also facilitate easier installation and maintenance.
What is the current RTT/latency from Gustavia?
According to RIPE Atlas measurements, the round-trip time (RTT) from Gustavia can vary but typically ranges between 150-200 milliseconds for connections to Europe and North America.