Suez, Egypt is a submarine cable landing point in Egypt (coordinates 29.9723°, 32.5301°). It serves 7 submarine cable systems, making it a significant node in Egypt's international connectivity infrastructure.
Suez is a seaport city in north-eastern Egypt, located on the north coast of the Gulf of Suez on the Red Sea, near the southern terminus of the Suez Canal. The city is the capital and largest city of the Suez Governorate. The modern city of Suez is a successor of the ancient Egyptian city of Clysma, a major Red Sea port and a center of monasticism. Wikipedia
Connected submarine cables
| Cable | RFS | Length | Owners |
|---|
| 2Africa | 2024 | 45,000 km | Bayobab, China Mobile, Meta, … |
| Red2Med | 2023 | 420 km | Telecom Egypt |
| IMEWE | 2010 | 12,091 km | Bharti Airtel, Ogero, Orange, … |
| FALCON | 2006 | 10,300 km | FLAG |
| SeaMeWe-4 | 2005 | 20,000 km | Algerie Telecom, Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company Limited (BSCCL), Bharti Airtel, … |
| FLAG Europe-Asia (FEA) | 1997 | 28,000 km | FLAG |
| FEA | — | — | — |
Operators landing at Suez, Egypt
Cables landing at Suez, Egypt are operated by 23 distinct consortium partners and carriers, including Algerie Telecom, Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company Limited (BSCCL), Bayobab, Bharti Airtel, China Mobile, FLAG, Meta, National Telecom, Ogero, Orange, and 13 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 Suez, Egypt, international traffic can reach 49 countries through 7 cable systems. Destinations include Algeria, Angola, Bahrain, Bangladesh, China, Comoros, Côte d'Ivoire, Dem. Rep. and 41 more. With multiple redundant paths, traffic at this landing point can reroute through alternative cables if any single system experiences an outage.
Monitoring status
GeoCables recorded 2 monitoring events on cables serving Suez, Egypt in the past 90 days. Our monitoring network continuously samples latency from external probes to targets reachable via these cables.
About the cables
- 2Africa (2024) — 2Africa is a major intercontinental submarine cable system spanning 34 countries across West Africa, Middle East, Southern Africa. With 50 landing points — including Abidjan, Abu Dhabi, Accra, Al Faw, Al Khobar, and 45 more — it forms one of the backbone links carrying international internet traffic between continents. Read more →
- Red2Med (2023) — Red2Med is a domestic submarine cable network within Egypt, connecting 4 coastal and island locations including Port Said, Ras Ghareb, Suez, Zafarana. The system provides essential telecommunications infrastructure for communities that would otherwise depend entirely on satellite or microwave links. Read more →
- IMEWE (2010) — IMEWE is a major intercontinental submarine cable system spanning 8 countries across North Africa, Europe, Middle East. With 9 landing points — including Alexandria, Catania, Fujairah, Jeddah, Karachi, and 4 more — it forms one of the backbone links carrying international internet traffic between continents. Read more →
- FALCON (2006) — Every submarine cable has an owner. Most have had two. FALCON has survived three bankruptcies — and is still carrying traffic across fourteen countries, from Egypt to Sri Lanka, through some of the most politically complex waters on Earth. The Cable That Outlived Its Owners FALCON stands for FLAG Alcatel-Lucent Optical Network. Read more →
- SeaMeWe-4 (2005) — SeaMeWe-4 is a major intercontinental submarine cable system spanning 14 countries across North Africa, South Asia, Middle East. With 16 landing points — including Alexandria, Annaba, Bizerte, Chennai, Colombo, and 11 more — it forms one of the backbone links carrying international internet traffic between continents. Read more →
- FLAG Europe-Asia (FEA) (1997) — FLAG Europe-Asia (FEA) is a major intercontinental submarine cable system spanning 12 countries across North Africa, Middle East, Europe. With 14 landing points — including Alexandria, Aqaba, Estepona, Fujairah, Geoje, and 9 more — it forms one of the backbone links carrying international internet traffic between continents. Read more →
- FEA — FEA is an intercontinental submarine cable system connecting Middle East and South Asia and Southeast Asia, with 8 landing points across 7 countries including Aqaba, Jordan, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Mumbai, India and others. As a major intercontinental system spanning 7 nations, it serves as a critical artery for international data traffic between continents. Read more →
Submarine cable data from TeleGeography. Geographic context from Wikipedia. Monitoring metrics updated continuously by GeoCables.
Which submarine cables land at Suez, Egypt?
Seven submarine cable systems land in Suez: 2Africa, FLAG Europe-Asia (FEA), SeaMeWe-4, IMEWE, FALCON, and Red2Med.
When was the first cable laid at Suez, Egypt?
The first submarine cable to land in Suez was part of the SeaMeWe-3 system, which came online in 2001.
What geographic role does Suez play in international connectivity?
Suez bridges the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, connecting Africa with Asia. It serves as a crucial link between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
Which operators own cables at this landing point?
The operators present include Orange S.A., Telecom Egypt, EETL (Etisalat), and others involved in the 2Africa, FLAG Europe-Asia (FEA), SeaMeWe-4, IMEWE, FALCON, and Red2Med systems.
Why is Suez a good location for submarine cable landing points?
Suez is chosen due to its strategic position at the southern terminus of the Suez Canal, providing easy access to both the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. The geography also offers deep water close to shore, which is beneficial for cable maintenance.