Ketchikan, AK, United States is a submarine cable landing point in United States (coordinates 55.3421°, -131.6478°). It serves 4 submarine cable systems, making it a multi-cable landing site in United States's international connectivity infrastructure.
Ketchikan is a city in and the borough seat of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough on Revillagigedo Island of Alaska. It is the state's southeasternmost major settlement. Downtown Ketchikan is a National Historic Landmark District. Wikipedia
Connected submarine cables
Operators landing at Ketchikan, AK, United States
Cables landing at Ketchikan, AK, United States are operated by 3 distinct consortium partners and carriers, including Alaska Power & Telephone Company Wireless (APTW), GCI Communication Corp, Ketchican Public Utilities. 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 Ketchikan, AK, United States, international traffic can reach 2 countries through 4 cable systems. Destinations include Canada, United States.
Monitoring status
No monitoring incidents were recorded on cables serving Ketchikan, 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
- SEALink South (2024) — SEALink South is a submarine cable system operating within United States, with landing points at Coffman Cove, Hollis, Ketchikan. It provides dedicated submarine fiber capacity between these locations, supporting telecommunications, internet access, and enterprise connectivity. Read more →
- KetchCan1 Submarine Fiber Cable System (2020) — KetchCan1 Submarine Fiber Cable System is a point-to-point submarine cable linking United States and Canada. Landing at Ketchikan, Prince Rupert, 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 →
- Alaska United Southeast (AU-SE) (2008) — Alaska United Southeast (AU-SE) is a domestic submarine cable network within United States, connecting 7 coastal and island locations including Angoon, Hawk Inlet, Juneau, Ketchikan, Petersburg, and 2 more. The system provides essential telecommunications infrastructure for communities that would otherwise depend entirely on satellite or microwave links. Read more →
- Alaska United West (AU-West) (2004) — Alaska United West (AU-West) is a submarine cable system operating within United States, with landing points at Ketchikan, Seward, Warrenton. It provides dedicated submarine fiber capacity between these locations, supporting telecommunications, internet access, and enterprise connectivity. Read more →
Submarine cable data from TeleGeography. Geographic context from Wikipedia. Monitoring metrics updated continuously by GeoCables.
Which submarine cables land at Ketchikan, AK?
Four submarine cables land in Ketchikan: Alaska United West (AU-West), Alaska United Southeast (AU-SE), KetchCan1 Submarine Fiber Cable System, and SEALink South.
When was the first cable laid at Ketchikan, AK?
The first submarine cable to land in Ketchikan, AK, was part of the AU-West system, which came online in 2019, connecting Alaska with Canada and the rest of North America.
Which oceans does Ketchikan, AK bridge through its cables?
Ketchikan, AK, bridges the Pacific Ocean, providing connectivity to other parts of North America via submarine cable systems.
What notable operators own cables at this landing point?
Notable operators include Alaska United Communications and KetchCan1 Submarine Cable Network LLC, which manage the AU-West, AU-SE, and KetchCan1 Submarine Fiber Cable System respectively.
Why is Ketchikan, AK chosen as a submarine cable landing point?
Ketchikan's location on Revillagigedo Island makes it strategically positioned to bridge the Pacific Ocean, facilitating international connectivity for Alaska and the contiguous United States. The geography also supports stable conditions for cable laying.