Vung Tau, Vietnam is a submarine cable landing point in Vietnam (coordinates 10.3418°, 107.0792°). It serves 4 submarine cable systems, making it a multi-cable landing site in Vietnam's international connectivity infrastructure.
Connected submarine cables
| Cable | RFS | Length | Owners |
|---|
| Vietnam-Singapore Cable System (VTS) | 2027 | -1 km | Singtel, Viettel Corporation |
| Asia Africa Europe-1 (AAE-1) | 2017 | 25,000 km | China Unicom, Djibouti Telecom, Hyalroute, … |
| Asia-America Gateway (AAG) Cable System | 2009 | 20,000 km | AT&T, BT, Bharti Airtel, … |
| Tata TGN-Intra Asia (TGN-IA) | 2009 | 6,700 km | Tata Communications |
Operators landing at Vung Tau, Vietnam
Cables landing at Vung Tau, Vietnam are operated by 36 distinct consortium partners and carriers, including AT&T, BT, Bharti Airtel, China Unicom, Djibouti Telecom, Eastern Telecom, Ezecom, Globe Telecom, Hyalroute, Indosat Ooredoo, and 26 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 Vung Tau, Vietnam, international traffic can reach 22 countries through 4 cable systems. Destinations include Brunei, Cambodia, China, Djibouti, Egypt, France, Greece, Guam and 14 more.
Monitoring status
GeoCables recorded 4 monitoring events on cables serving Vung Tau, Vietnam in the past 90 days. Our monitoring network continuously samples latency from external probes to targets reachable via these cables.
About the cables
- Vietnam-Singapore Cable System (VTS) (2027) — Vietnam-Singapore Cable System (VTS) is a regional submarine cable connecting 4 countries — Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam — with 4 landing points including Changi, Singapore, Kuala Sedili, Malaysia, Songkhla, Thailand, Vung Tau, Vietnam. It enhances regional connectivity and provides route diversity for internet traffic in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam. Read more →
- Asia Africa Europe-1 (AAE-1) (2017) — Asia Africa Europe-1 (AAE-1) is a major intercontinental submarine cable system spanning 18 countries across North Africa, Middle East, Europe. With 20 landing points — including Abu Talat, Aden, Al Bustan, Bari, Cape D’Aguilar, and 15 more — it forms one of the backbone links carrying international internet traffic between continents. Read more →
- Asia-America Gateway (AAG) Cable System (2009) — Asia-America Gateway (AAG) Cable System is a major intercontinental submarine cable system spanning 9 countries across Southeast Asia, North America, East Asia. With 10 landing points — including Changi North, Keawaula, La Union, Lantau Island, Mersing, and 5 more — it forms one of the backbone links carrying international internet traffic between continents. Read more →
- Tata TGN-Intra Asia (TGN-IA) (2009) — Tata TGN-Intra Asia (TGN-IA) is an intercontinental submarine cable system connecting Southeast Asia and East Asia, with 4 landing points across 4 countries including Ballesteros, Philippines, Changi North, Singapore, Deep Water Bay, China, Vung Tau, Vietnam. The cable provides cross-continental connectivity, offering an important route for data traffic between Southeast Asia and East Asia. Read more →
Submarine cable data from TeleGeography. Monitoring metrics updated continuously by GeoCables.
Which submarine cables land at Vung Tau, Vietnam?
Four submarine cable systems land in Vung Tau: Asia Africa Europe-1 (AAE-1), Asia-America Gateway (AAG) Cable System, Tata TGN-Intra Asia (TGN-IA), and Vietnam-Singapore Cable System (VTS).
When was the first cable laid in Vung Tau?
The first submarine cable to land in Vung Tau was the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) Cable System, which came online in 2015.
Which regions does this landing point bridge?
Vung Tau bridges the Pacific Ocean with Southeast Asian and American regions. It connects Vietnam to Singapore, India, and the United States via submarine cables.
What are some notable operators present at Vung Tau's cable landing point?
Notable operators include Singtel, Viettel Corporation, Tata Communications, and SingNet for the Vietnam-Singapore Cable System (VTS).
Why is this specific place chosen as a submarine cable landing point?
The location was chosen due to its strategic position on the South China Sea, facilitating connections between Asia and the Americas. Additionally, it benefits from stable regulatory environments and infrastructure support.