Submarine cable incident record

Falcon — Confirmed — 2024-09-26

Event ID evt_hist_c4d1926cbcf41167 ·

Kuwait restored normal internet traffic through alternate routes after a Falcon cable fault; physical repair is not confirmed.

Confirmed

Public classification
Confirmed
Affected cable or system
Falcon
Affected countries
Kuwait
Region
Red Sea
Network state
Network recovered; physical repair not confirmed
Physical state
Physical state not confirmed

Lifecycle

  • Occurred:
  • Network recovered: — this does not confirm physical repair.

Original supporting evidence

  1. On September 29, 2024, the Authority confirmed that internet traffic had returned to normal levels following the successful activation of an emergency plan. subtelforum.com · 2024-10-01T16:30:15.000Z · resolution evidence

Public-network measurements can support a Suspected record but cannot prove a physical cable fault or repair. Network recovery can result from rerouting and does not establish physical repair. Confirm operational decisions with the cable owner or carrier.

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