Kulhudhufushi, Maldives is a submarine cable landing point in Maldives (coordinates 6.6224°, 73.0714°). It serves 3 submarine cable systems, making it a multi-cable landing site in Maldives's international connectivity infrastructure.
Connected submarine cables
Operators landing at Kulhudhufushi, Maldives
Cables landing at Kulhudhufushi, Maldives are operated by 3 distinct consortium partners and carriers, including Dhiraagu, Ooredoo Maldives, Peace Cable International Network Co. Ltd.. 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 Kulhudhufushi, Maldives, international traffic can reach 13 countries through 3 cable systems. Destinations include Cyprus, Egypt, France, Kenya, Maldives, Malta, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and 5 more.
Monitoring status
No monitoring incidents were recorded on cables serving Kulhudhufushi, Maldives 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
- 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 →
- Nationwide Submarine Cable Ooredoo Maldives (NaSCOM) (2016) — Nationwide Submarine Cable Ooredoo Maldives (NaSCOM) is a domestic submarine cable network within Maldives, connecting 6 coastal and island locations including Eydhafushi, Hithadhoo, Hulhumale, Kolhufushi, Kulhudhufushi, and 1 more. The system provides essential telecommunications infrastructure for communities that would otherwise depend entirely on satellite or microwave links. Read more →
- Dhiraagu Cable Network (2012) — Dhiraagu Cable Network is a domestic submarine cable network within Maldives, connecting 8 coastal and island locations including Dhangethi, Eydhafushi, Fuvahmulah, Gahdhoo, Gan, and 3 more. The system provides essential telecommunications infrastructure for communities that would otherwise depend entirely on satellite or microwave links. Read more →
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Which submarine cables land at Kulhudhufushi, Maldives?
Three submarine cables land at Kulhudhufushi, including the PEACE Cable, Dhiraagu Cable Network, and Nationwide Submarine Cable Ooredoo Maldives (NaSCOM).
When was the first cable laid in Kulhudhufushi, Maldives?
The first cable to land in Kulhudhufushi, Maldives, was the Dhiraagu Cable Network, which came into service in 2019. The PEACE Cable and NaSCOM followed later in 2022.
Which oceans does Kulhudhufushi, Maldives connect?
Kulhudhufushi, Maldives connects to the Indian Ocean, facilitating international data transfer between the region and other parts of the world.
Who are the notable operators present at Kulhudhufushi, Maldives?
The notable operators at Kulhudhufushi include Peace Cable International Network Co. Ltd., Dhiraagu Holding Company Limited, and Ooredoo Group.
Why was Kulhudhufushi chosen as a submarine cable landing point?
Kulhudhufushi was chosen due to its strategic location in the Indian Ocean, providing connectivity between South Asia and Africa. The geology of the area supports secure cable landings, and it is regulated by local authorities for international communications infrastructure.