Hanko, Finland is a submarine cable landing point in Finland (coordinates 59.8232°, 22.9682°). It serves 4 submarine cable systems, making it a multi-cable landing site in Finland's international connectivity infrastructure.
Hanko is a town in Finland, located in the southern coast of the country. Hanko is situated in the western part of the Uusimaa region. The population of Hanko is approximately 8,000. It is the 121st most populous municipality in Finland. Wikipedia
Connected submarine cables
Operators landing at Hanko, Finland
Cables landing at Hanko, Finland are operated by 3 distinct consortium partners and carriers, including Arelion, Cinia Oy, Eastern Light. 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 Hanko, Finland, international traffic can reach 3 countries through 4 cable systems. Destinations include Finland, Germany, Sweden.
Monitoring status
No monitoring incidents were recorded on cables serving Hanko, Finland 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
- Eastern Light Sweden-Finland II (2027) — Eastern Light Sweden-Finland II is a point-to-point submarine cable linking Finland and Sweden. Landing at Espoo, Hanko, Kista, Kökar, 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 →
- Eastern Light Sweden-Finland I (2019) — Eastern Light Sweden-Finland I is a point-to-point submarine cable linking Finland and Sweden. Landing at Hanko, Helsinki, Kotka, Stockholm, 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 →
- C-Lion1 (2016) — C-Lion1 is a point-to-point submarine cable linking Finland and Germany. Landing at Hanko, Helsinki, Rostock, 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 →
- BCS North - Phase 1 (1998) — BCS North - Phase 1 is a point-to-point submarine cable linking Finland and Sweden. Landing at Hanko, Haradsholm, Helsinki, Mariehamn, Stavsnas, 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 Hanko, Finland?
Four submarine cable systems land at Hanko: C-Lion1, BCS North - Phase 1, Eastern Light Sweden-Finland I, and Eastern Light Sweden-Finland II.
When was the first cable laid in Hanko, Finland?
The first submarine cable to land in Hanko is C-Lion1, which began operations in 2023. However, specific details about earlier cables are not available.
Which regions does Hanko's submarine cable landing point connect?
Hanko connects the Baltic Sea region to other parts of Europe and Asia via the submarine cables that land there.
Why is Hanko chosen as a submarine cable landing point?
Hanko is chosen due to its strategic geographic location on the southern coast of Finland, providing easy access to both European and Baltic Sea networks. The area also benefits from stable geological conditions suitable for cable landings.
Is there any live RTT or latency data available for Hanko's submarine cables?
While specific real-time round-trip time (RTT) measurements are not publicly available, RIPE Atlas data can provide insights into the performance of some of these cable systems. For detailed and current information, you may need to consult network monitoring tools or the respective operators.