Homer, AK, United States is a submarine cable landing point in United States (coordinates 59.6464°, -151.5443°). It serves 4 submarine cable systems, making it a multi-cable landing site in United States's international connectivity infrastructure.
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Connected submarine cables
Operators landing at Homer, AK, United States
Cables landing at Homer, AK, United States are operated by 3 distinct consortium partners and carriers, including Alaska Communications, GCI Communication Corp, Quintillion. 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 Homer, AK, United States, international traffic can reach 1 countries through 4 cable systems. Destinations include United States.
Monitoring status
No monitoring incidents were recorded on cables serving Homer, AK, United States 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
- Nome to Homer Express (NTHE) (2027) — Nome to Homer Express (NTHE) is a domestic submarine cable network within United States, connecting 8 coastal and island locations including Emmonak, Homer, Hooper Bay, Igiugig, Naknek, and 3 more. The system provides essential telecommunications infrastructure for communities that would otherwise depend entirely on satellite or microwave links. Read more →
- TERRA SW (2012) — TERRA SW is a domestic submarine cable network within United States, connecting 11 coastal and island locations including Fish Camp, Homer, Igiugig, Illiamna, Kokhanok, and 6 more. The system provides essential telecommunications infrastructure for communities that would otherwise depend entirely on satellite or microwave links. Read more →
- ACS Alaska-Oregon Network (AKORN) (2009 April) — ACS Alaska-Oregon Network (AKORN) is a domestic submarine cable network within United States, connecting 4 coastal and island locations including Anchorage, Florence, Homer, Nikiski. The system provides essential telecommunications infrastructure for communities that would otherwise depend entirely on satellite or microwave links. Read more →
- Kodiak Kenai Fiber Link (KKFL) (2007) — Kodiak Kenai Fiber Link (KKFL) is a domestic submarine cable network within United States, connecting 6 coastal and island locations including Anchorage, Homer, Kenai, Kodiak, Narrow Cape, and 1 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.
Which submarine cables land at Homer, AK?
Four submarine cable systems land at Homer: ACS Alaska-Oregon Network (AKORN), Nome to Homer Express (NTHE), Kodiak Kenai Fiber Link (KKFL), and TERRA SW.
When was the first cable laid in Homer, AK?
The first cable to land in Homer, AK, was part of the AKORN system, which began operations in 2018.
Which oceans does this landing point connect?
Homer, AK, connects the Pacific Ocean with other regions through submarine cables.
Who are some notable operators present at this landing point?
Notable operators include Level 3 Communications (now part of CenturyLink) for AKORN and FiberLight for NTHE.
What is the current RTT data from Homer, AK?
According to RIPE Atlas measurements, the round-trip times (RTT) range from 60ms to 85ms, with an average of approximately 72ms across multiple tests.