Roxas City, Philippines is a submarine cable landing point in Philippines (coordinates 11.5833°, 122.7500°). It serves 3 submarine cable systems, making it a multi-cable landing site in Philippines's international connectivity infrastructure.
Roxas, officially the City of Roxas, is a component city and capital of the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 185,236 people, making it the most populous city in Capiz and also the second-most populous city in Western Visayas, after Iloilo City. Wikipedia
Connected submarine cables
Operators landing at Roxas City, Philippines
Cables landing at Roxas City, Philippines are operated by 5 distinct consortium partners and carriers, including Converge ICT, Eastern Telecom, Globe Telecom, Infinivan Inc., PLDT. 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 Roxas City, Philippines, international traffic can reach 1 countries through 3 cable systems. Destinations include Philippines.
Monitoring status
No monitoring incidents were recorded on cables serving Roxas City, Philippines 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
- Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network (PDSCN) (2023) — Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network (PDSCN) is a domestic submarine cable system within Philippines, linking 33 landing points including Baclayon, Philippines, Bacolod, Philippines, Boac, Philippines, Boracay, Philippines and others. It strengthens domestic network resilience in Philippines by providing submarine connectivity between coastal and island communities. Read more →
- Converge Domestic Submarine Cable Network (CDSCN) (2021) — Converge Domestic Submarine Cable Network (CDSCN) is a domestic submarine cable system within Philippines, linking 22 landing points including Baclayon, Philippines, Bacong, Philippines, Bogo, Philippines, Boracay, Philippines and others. It strengthens domestic network resilience in Philippines by providing submarine connectivity between coastal and island communities. 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 Roxas City, Philippines?
Three submarine cable systems land in Roxas City: the PLDT Domestic Fiber Optic Network (DFON), Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network (PDSCN), and Converge Domestic Submarine Cable Network (CDSCN).
When was the first cable laid at Roxas City, Philippines?
The first submarine cable to land in Roxas City is the PLDT Domestic Fiber Optic Network (DFON), which came online in 2018.
Which oceans does this landing point bridge?
Roxas City, Philippines bridges the South China Sea and the West Philippine Sea, connecting to other regions within Southeast Asia.
Who are the notable operators present at Roxas City's submarine cable landing point?
The main operators present include PLDT, which operates the DFON network, Converge, with its CDSCN, and the PDSCN operated by various Philippine domestic carriers.
Why is this specific place chosen for submarine cables in Roxas City, Philippines?
Roxas City was chosen due to its strategic geographical location, providing a natural harbor that facilitates cable landing operations. Additionally, the city's proximity to major telecommunications hubs supports efficient connectivity across Southeast Asia.