The Taiwan Ministry of Digital Affairs reported a cable break on the Trans-Pacific Express (TPE) submarine cable on 3 October 2026, approximately 1.6 km from Tamsui Shalun, Taiwan. APG and NCP are listed as alternative routes. Chunghwa Telecom confirmed a core-line fault and reported that traffic had been rerouted to other international cables. During repairs, connections to China may experience slight peak-hour latency. The estimated restoration date is 30 November 2026. The exact fault coordinates and repair vessel have not been published.
TPE Cable Repair Update — Estimated Completion 30 November 2026
MODA's submarine cable status report, updated 27 October 2026, lists 30 November 2026 as the estimated repair date for the TPE fault reported on 3 October 2026, approximately 1.6 km from Tamsui Shalun, Taiwan. The estimate remains subject to repair-vessel scheduling and sea conditions. A separate Taiwan Maritime Port Bureau Notice to Mariners, published 29 October 2026, states that Chunghwa Telecom plans TPE cable fault-repair operations between 3 November and 31 December 2026. The notice names five vessels: KOL (KDD Ocean Link), FONG WUN NO.1, HONG YUAN NO.8, HONG YUAN and HONG YUAN NO.2. The marine notice establishes a planned repair-work window; it does not confirm that the cable has been repaired or that 30 November is a guaranteed completion date.
TPE Cable Break Near Tamsui, Taiwan
Supports: fault confirmed, status, impact
“The TPE cable experienced a core-line fault on 3 October 2026. Traffic was rerouted to other international cables. Connections to China may experience slight peak-hour latency during repairs.”
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