Nasugbu, Philippines is a submarine cable landing point in Philippines (coordinates 14.0882°, 120.6230°). It serves 3 submarine cable systems, making it a multi-cable landing site in Philippines's international connectivity infrastructure.
Nasugbu, officially the Municipality of Nasugbu, is a municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 141,063 people. It is the largest municipality in Batangas, with an area of 278.51 square kilometres (107.53 sq mi). Wikipedia
Connected submarine cables
Operators landing at Nasugbu, Philippines
Cables landing at Nasugbu, Philippines are operated by 17 distinct consortium partners and carriers, including China Mobile, China Telecom, Chunghwa Telecom, Globe Telecom, Google, IPS, Inc., KDDI, Meta, National Telecom, and 7 others. 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 Nasugbu, Philippines, international traffic can reach 8 countries through 3 cable systems. Destinations include Brunei, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan.
Monitoring status
GeoCables recorded 1 monitoring event on cables serving Nasugbu, Philippines in the past 90 days. Our monitoring network continuously samples latency from external probes to targets reachable via these cables.
About the cables
- Candle (2028) — Candle is an intercontinental submarine cable system connecting Southeast Asia and East Asia, with 7 landing points across 6 countries including Baler, Philippines, Batam, Indonesia, Changi North, Singapore, Maruyama, Japan and others. As a major intercontinental system spanning 6 nations, it serves as a critical artery for international data traffic between continents. Read more →
- Southeast Asia-Japan Cable (SJC) (2013) — Southeast Asia-Japan Cable (SJC) is a cross-regional submarine cable connecting Japan, China, Philippines, Brunei, Singapore. Its 6 landing points at Chikura, Chung Hom Kok, Nasugbu, Shantou, Telisai, and 1 more bridge the networks of East Asia, Southeast Asia, providing an important path for international data traffic. Read more →
- PLDT Domestic Fiber Optic Network (DFON) (1997) — PLDT Domestic Fiber Optic Network (DFON) is a domestic submarine cable system within Philippines, linking 13 landing points including Butuan City, Philippines, Cadiz City, Philippines, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, Calbayog, Philippines and others. It strengthens domestic network resilience in Philippines by providing submarine connectivity between coastal and island communities. Read more →
Submarine cable data from TeleGeography. Geographic context from Wikipedia. Monitoring metrics updated continuously by GeoCables.
Which submarine cables land at Nasugbu, Philippines?
Three submarine cables land at Nasugbu: the PLDT Domestic Fiber Optic Network (DFON), Southeast Asia-Japan Cable (SJC), and Candle.
When was the first cable laid in Nasugbu, Philippines?
The Southeast Asia-Japan Cable (SJC) is one of the cables that landed in Nasugbu. It was first laid in 2013.
Which oceans does Nasugbu, Philippines bridge through submarine cables?
Nasugbu bridges the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean, connecting the Philippines to Southeast Asia and Japan.
Why was Nasugbu chosen as a landing point for these submarine cables?
Nasugbu was chosen due to its strategic location in Batangas province, which provides easy access to major telecommunications infrastructure and services in the Philippines.
What is the current RTT latency like at Nasugbu, Philippines?
According to RIPE Atlas measurements, the round-trip times (RTT) for connections from Nasugbu vary between 10ms and 25ms, depending on the specific cable and network conditions.