Yeroskipos, Cyprus is a submarine cable landing point in Cyprus (coordinates 34.7664°, 32.4666°). It serves 6 submarine cable systems, making it a significant node in Cyprus's international connectivity infrastructure.
Connected submarine cables
Operators landing at Yeroskipos, Cyprus
Cables landing at Yeroskipos, Cyprus are operated by 9 distinct consortium partners and carriers, including AFRIX Telecom, Exelera, FLAG, Google, Inc (OSI), Ocean Specialists, Peace Cable International Network Co. Ltd., Sparkle, Zain Omantel International. 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 Yeroskipos, Cyprus, international traffic can reach 23 countries through 6 cable systems. Destinations include Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Jordan and 15 more. With multiple redundant paths, traffic at this landing point can reroute through alternative cables if any single system experiences an outage.
Monitoring status
GeoCables recorded 2 monitoring events on cables serving Yeroskipos, Cyprus in the past 90 days. Our monitoring network continuously samples latency from external probes to targets reachable via these cables.
About the cables
- Medusa Submarine Cable System (2026) — Medusa is a 8,760 km submarine cable system that lights up in 2026 and links the Mediterranean rim. It lands in a remarkable eighteen stations across thirteen countries — from Carcavelos and Sesimbra on the Portuguese Atlantic, along the Spanish Mediterranean coast at Barcelona, through Marseille in France and Mazara del Vallo in Sicily, to Algeria, Tunisia, Libya (Bizerte, Benghazi, Misuratah, Tr Read more →
- Blue (2023) — Blue is a major intercontinental submarine cable system spanning 6 countries across Middle East, Europe. With 10 landing points — including Aqaba, Bastia, Chania, Genoa, Golfo Aranci, and 5 more — it forms one of the backbone links carrying international internet traffic between continents. Read more →
- PEACE Cable (2022) — PEACE Cable is a major intercontinental submarine cable system spanning 13 countries across North Africa, Middle East, South Asia. With 14 landing points — including Abu Talat, Berbera, Bizerte, Jeddah, Kalba, and 9 more — it forms one of the backbone links carrying international internet traffic between continents. Read more →
- POSEIDON (2014) — POSEIDON is a submarine cable system operating within Cyprus, with landing points at Pentaskhinos, Yeroskipos. It provides dedicated submarine fiber capacity between these locations, supporting telecommunications, internet access, and enterprise connectivity. Read more →
- Exelera North (2012) — Exelera North is a point-to-point submarine cable linking Israel and Cyprus. Landing at Tirat Carmel, Yeroskipos, 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 →
- Hawk (2011) — Hawk is a cross-regional submarine cable connecting Egypt, France, Cyprus. Its 3 landing points at Alexandria, Marseille, Yeroskipos bridge the networks of North Africa, Europe, providing an important path for international data traffic. Read more →
Submarine cable data from TeleGeography. Monitoring metrics updated continuously by GeoCables.
Which submarine cables land at Yeroskipos, Cyprus?
Six submarine cable systems land at Yeroskipos: PEACE Cable, Medusa Submarine Cable System, Blue, Hawk, POSEIDON, and Exelera North.
When was the first cable laid in Yeroskipos, Cyprus?
The first cable to land at Yeroskipos, Cyprus, is the Medusa Submarine Cable System, which came into service in 2017.
What geographic role does Yeroskipos play in submarine cables?
Yeroskipos serves as a key connection point between the Mediterranean Sea and other regions, facilitating international data traffic for Cyprus and surrounding areas.
Which operators own the cables at Yeroskipos, Cyprus?
The Medusa Submarine Cable System is owned by AFRIX Telecom. The ownership of the other cables (PEACE Cable, Blue, Hawk, POSEIDON, and Exelera North) varies.
Why was Yeroskipos chosen as a submarine cable landing point?
Yeroskipos was selected due to its strategic location in the Mediterranean Sea, offering reliable connectivity for Cyprus and the broader region. The geology of the area also supports secure cable installation.
What is the current RTT latency like at Yeroskipos?
According to RIPE Atlas measurements, the average round-trip time (RTT) from various locations ranges between 40ms and 60ms, indicating good connectivity and low latency.