Infrastructure
Submarine cable map
The undersea cables that carry most international internet traffic, shown on their own. Use it as geographic context; routes are drawn approximately.
Add the ship layer if a story involves a vessel near a cable route, and internet-outage data from IODA if connectivity is in question. Keep in mind that drawn routes are schematic.
How to use this view
- Launch with submarine cables on (an infrastructure layer in Pro).
- Zoom to a landing area such as Cornwall, Marseille, Singapore or New Jersey.
- Treat each line as an approximate route, not the exact seabed position.
Data source, update rate, and limits
Cable routes come from public cable datasets. Related Pro layers include data centers, internet exchanges (PeeringDB) and internet outages (IODA).
Routes are generalized, and new cables may appear late. Internet outages have many causes besides cable damage.
Questions
Is this the same as a specialist cable database?
No. Specialist publishers maintain detailed cable databases. GodsView shows public routes as one layer on a multi-feed map.
Can I see data centers too?
Yes. Data centers and internet exchanges are separate Pro layers you can turn on alongside the cables.
Does a ship near a cable mean it was cut?
No. Ships cross cable routes constantly. Confirm any damage with the cable operator or official reporting.
Do you show internet outages?
Yes, as a separate layer from IODA. Outage data is also incomplete and has many possible causes.
Why include cables on a live map?
Cables are critical infrastructure with a physical location, so seeing them next to ships, outages and news adds useful context.
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