Taiwan activates back-up communication for Matsu Islands

Taiwan says undersea cables to Matsu Islands ‘disconnected’
Disruptions to undersea cables have been a particularly alarming issue for Taiwan given it has repeatedly complained about “grey zone” Chinese activities around the island, designed to pressure it without direct confrontation, such as balloon overflights and sand dredging.
Taiwan Activates Back-Up Communications After Undersea Cable Disruption
Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs reported undersea cables to the Matsu Islands were disconnected, citing 'natural deterioration.' Backup communications were activated to restore internet services.
Matsu undersea cables disrupted by natural causes: ministry
Two undersea cables connecting Lienchiang County (Matsu) with Taiwan proper were disrupted due to “natural deterioration” and could be repaired by next month, the Ministry of Digital Affairs said today.
Taiwan activates back-up communication for Matsu Islands after undersea cables malfunctioned
Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs said on Wednesday that undersea cables to the Matsu Islands, which lie close to the coast of China, were disconnected due to "natural deterioration" and back-up communications were activated.
Taiwan concerned over undersea cable sabotage
Taiwan expresses serious concerns about potential sabotage of its undersea communication cables, which could disrupt critical telecommunications.
Taiwan Activates Back-up Communications for Matsu Islands
Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs announced that undersea cables to the Matsu Islands were disconnected, prompting the activation of back-up communication systems. Two of the cables, which connect Matsu with Taiwan,
Undersea cables to Matsu ‘disconnected’: MODA
Undersea cables to offshore Lienchiang County (Matsu), which lies off the coast of China, were disconnected, the Ministry of Digital Affairs said today, while Chunghwa Telecom said back-up communications were activated. There are two cables connecting Matsu with the main island.
Taiwan says navy ready to protect undersea cables
Taiwan's navy will be on standby to help protect the island's undersea telecoms cables and deal with suspicious vessels, the defense minister said Thursday, after a Chinese-owned ship was suspected of damaging a cable.
Taiwan Digital Ministry says undersea cables to Matsu Islands are 'disconnected'
Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs said on Wednesday that undersea cables to the offshore Matsu Islands, which lie off the coast of China, were disconnected and sources said back-up communications were activated.
Taiwan's Matsu islands cut off after submarine cable damage
Taiwan's authorities reported that submarine cables connecting Taiwan to its Matsu Islands, which are home to about 14,000 people, have been disconnected. Alternative communication solutions have been established.
Taiwan Blames 'Deterioration' For Latest Subsea Cable Outages
Two ageing subsea telecoms cables serving Taiwan's Matsu archipelago have stopped functioning, with the outages blamed on "natural deterioration", Taipei communication officials said on Wednesday.
Map Shows Russian Ship Loitering Above Undersea Cables in Pacific
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