Cable service provision by Chunghwa Telecom gets a confirmation

In recent times, there have been reports of multiple undersea cable failures around Taiwan. These incidents have raised concerns about the island nation's digital connectivity.

One of the affected cables, the FNAL, connects Hong Kong and Japan, but does not land in Taiwan. Fortunately, the segment connecting Taiwan to the landing station of the EAC2 cable in the Philippines remains fully operational.

Chunghwa Telecom, a significant player in Taiwan's telecommunications industry, has investments in more than 14 international cables linking Taiwan. However, the company has stated that the EAC2, EAC1, C2C, RNAL, and FNAL are not part of its investments.

The EAC2 cable was reported to have experienced a disruption, with the fault occurring on the section between the Philippines and Singapore. The repair of this cable is expected to be completed between this month and November.

Three other international cables connected to Taiwan - RNAL/FNAL, C2C, and EAC1 - have been damaged since July. Chunghwa Telecom has repaired two breaks on TWTP3 on May 7 and May 11, and the TWTK2 cable on January 3.

Backups routes are in place to ensure no disruption to Taiwan's external connectivity. The company is also expanding its systems and satellite backups to diversify connections and reduce risk.

Other reportedly impacted cables include EAC1 (Hong Kong route), C2C (affecting Hong Kong traffic), RNAL NACS (Hong Kong route), FNAL (Hong Kong-Japan, with no Taiwan landing), F/RNAL NACS (Japan route), and two domestic cables - TWTK2 and TWTP3 (two sections).

The Taiwan Submarine Cable Map, an interactive platform, shows the current status and historical incidents impacting Taiwan's submarine cables. This tool provides valuable insights into the ongoing situation.

Chunghwa Telecom has issued a statement reassuring the public that all submarine cables it manages are fully operational. The company is committed to maintaining Taiwan's digital connectivity and ensuring minimal disruptions to its services.

The underwater cables repaired in cooperation with Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs and the expected completion date of the repair are not mentioned in the given search results. However, the latest disruption, on the EAC2 cable to Southeast Asia, was reported by the Taiwan Submarine Cable Map on Monday.

Despite these challenges, it's clear that Taiwan's telecommunications industry is resilient and proactive in addressing these issues. With ongoing efforts to expand infrastructure and implement backup systems, the nation is well-positioned to maintain its digital connectivity in the face of cable disruptions.