Taiwan-Matsu No. 3 Submarine Cable Severed Between Beigan and Dongyin, Ministry of Digital Affairs Activates Microwave Backup
Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs announced that the Taiwan-Matsu No. 3 submarine cable between Beigan and Dongyin was completely severed. The Ministry has activated microwave communication backup to ensure stable communication in Dongyin, Matsu. The cause is suspected to be poor sea conditions causing the movement of a stranded ship's wreckage. Repair is expected by July 2026 if sea conditions permit.
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- 📰 Published: April 29, 2026 at 23:47
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(Central News Agency reporter Chao Min-ya, Taipei 29th) The Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) announced tonight that it received a report from Chunghwa Telecom this afternoon that the Taiwan-Matsu No. 3 submarine cable experienced another core wire breakage approximately 2.64 kilometers off Dongyin, Matsu, resulting in a complete severance of the cable section between Beigan and Dongyin. MODA has confirmed that Chunghwa Telecom has activated microwave communication backup and transferred voice communication and internet services, originally transmitted via the submarine cable, to microwave communication to ensure stable communication in Dongyin, Matsu.
MODA issued a press release stating that it received a report from Chunghwa Telecom this afternoon that the Taiwan-Matsu No. 3 submarine cable experienced another core wire breakage approximately 2.64 kilometers off Dongyin, Matsu, resulting in a complete severance of the cable section between Beigan and Dongyin. The affected area is Dongyin Township, Lienchiang County, with a population of about 1,500 people. Nangan Township, Beigan Township, and Juguang Township in Lienchiang County are not affected. Chunghwa Telecom has proceeded with signal dispatching according to standard operating procedures to ensure stable communication in Dongyin.
MODA pointed out that on March 30th, Chunghwa Telecom reported that the Taiwan-Matsu No. 3 submarine cable suffered partial core wire damage approximately 2.64 kilometers off Dongyin, Matsu, and was completely severed again today. According to Chunghwa Telecom's preliminary assessment, the cause of the fault is suspected to be poor sea conditions, leading to the movement of wreckage from a previously stranded vessel, causing damage to the submarine cable.
To ensure stable communication in Dongyin, Matsu, MODA explained that it immediately confirmed that Chunghwa Telecom activated microwave communication backup according to standard operating procedures and transferred voice communication and internet services, originally transmitted via the submarine cable, to microwave communication.
MODA stated that mobile phone, voice, and data internet communication services in the Dongyin, Matsu area are currently operating normally. However, due to weather conditions, some internet services may experience slight delays, and cable TV services are unavailable due to the lack of conversion equipment for microwave communication. MODA has requested Chunghwa Telecom to actively coordinate with submarine cable repair vessels for repairs. If sea conditions permit, repairs are expected to be completed by the end of July 2026. (Editor: Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150429
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(Central News Agency reporter Chao Min-ya, Taipei 29th) The Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) announced tonight that it received a report from Chunghwa Telecom this afternoon that the Taiwan-Matsu No. 3 submarine cable experienced another core wire breakage approximately 2.64 kilometers off Dongyin, Matsu, resulting in a complete severance of the cable section between Beigan and Dongyin. MODA has confirmed that Chunghwa Telecom has activated microwave communication backup and transferred voice communication and internet services, originally transmitted via the submarine cable, to microwave communication to ensure stable communication in Dongyin, Matsu.
MODA issued a press release stating that it received a report from Chunghwa Telecom this afternoon that the Taiwan-Matsu No. 3 submarine cable experienced another core wire breakage approximately 2.64 kilometers off Dongyin, Matsu, resulting in a complete severance of the cable section between Beigan and Dongyin. The affected area is Dongyin Township, Lienchiang County, with a population of about 1,500 people. Nangan Township, Beigan Township, and Juguang Township in Lienchiang County are not affected. Chunghwa Telecom has proceeded with signal dispatching according to standard operating procedures to ensure stable communication in Dongyin.
MODA pointed out that on March 30th, Chunghwa Telecom reported that the Taiwan-Matsu No. 3 submarine cable suffered partial core wire damage approximately 2.64 kilometers off Dongyin, Matsu, and was completely severed again today. According to Chunghwa Telecom's preliminary assessment, the cause of the fault is suspected to be poor sea conditions, leading to the movement of wreckage from a previously stranded vessel, causing damage to the submarine cable.
To ensure stable communication in Dongyin, Matsu, MODA explained that it immediately confirmed that Chunghwa Telecom activated microwave communication backup according to standard operating procedures and transferred voice communication and internet services, originally transmitted via the submarine cable, to microwave communication.
MODA stated that mobile phone, voice, and data internet communication services in the Dongyin, Matsu area are currently operating normally. However, due to weather conditions, some internet services may experience slight delays, and cable TV services are unavailable due to the lack of conversion equipment for microwave communication. MODA has requested Chunghwa Telecom to actively coordinate with submarine cable repair vessels for repairs. If sea conditions permit, repairs are expected to be completed by the end of July 2026. (Editor: Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150429
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