Submarine cable · Activated 1999 · Europe-Asia-Oceania MON · 14 SEP 2026

SEA-ME-WE 3

Ready for service 1999 · Status Active · 39,000 km · 1.3 Tbps design

About this cable

The classic intercontinental cable activated 1999. 39 landings in 33 countries spanning Germany to Australia, including the only landing in many small countries. Replaced in significance by newer high-capacity cables but still operational.

Landing stations

39 landings, Germany to Australia

Ownership consortium

Multi-carrier consortium