Jask, Iran is a submarine cable landing point in Iran (coordinates 25.6812°, 57.7974°). It serves 3 submarine cable systems, making it a multi-cable landing site in Iran's international connectivity infrastructure.
Jask is a city in the Central District of Jask County, Hormozgan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. Wikipedia
Connected submarine cables
Operators landing at Jask, Iran
Cables landing at Jask, Iran are operated by 5 distinct consortium partners and carriers, including Pishgaman Kavir, Telecommunication Infrastructure Company of Iran, Vodafone, Zain Omantel International, e&. 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 Jask, Iran, international traffic can reach 3 countries through 3 cable systems. Destinations include Iran, Oman, United Arab Emirates.
Monitoring status
No monitoring incidents were recorded on cables serving Jask, Iran 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
- OMRAN/EPEG (2013) — OMRAN/EPEG is a point-to-point submarine cable linking Oman and Iran. Landing at Barka, Chabahar, Diba, Jask, Khasab, 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 →
- Pishgaman Oman Iran (POI) Network (2012) — Pishgaman Oman Iran (POI) Network is a point-to-point submarine cable linking Oman and Iran. Landing at Barka, Chabahar, Jask, 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 →
- UAE-Iran (1992) — UAE-Iran is a point-to-point submarine cable linking United Arab Emirates and Iran. Landing at Fujairah, Jask, 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 →
Submarine cable data from TeleGeography. Geographic context from Wikipedia. Monitoring metrics updated continuously by GeoCables.
Which submarine cables land at Jask, Iran?
Jask, Iran hosts three submarine cable systems: OMRAN/EPEG and the Pishgaman Oman Iran (POI) Network, as well as the UAE-Iran cable.
When was the first cable laid in Jask, Iran?
The OMRAN/EPEG cable, which landed at Jask in 2013, is the first known submarine cable to be laid there.
Which oceans does this landing point bridge?
Jask bridges the Arabian Sea and the Persian Gulf, connecting Iran with other regions through these submarine cables.
Who are the notable operators present at Jask, Iran?
The OMRAN/EPEG cable is operated by a consortium of Iranian and international telecom companies. The Pishgaman Oman Iran (POI) Network and the UAE-Iran cable are also significant operators.
Why was this specific place chosen for submarine cables?
Jask was selected due to its strategic location, facilitating connections between the Arabian Sea and the Persian Gulf. The geographical and geological stability of the area make it a suitable landing point for submarine cables.