MODA: Taiwan-Matsu No. 2 Cable Repaired, Dongyin Communication Restored

The Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) announced today that the Taiwan-Matsu No. 2 submarine cable, which previously suffered a total break 23.6 km from Shalun, has been repaired by Chunghwa Telecom, and communication services in Dongyin have been restored via the cable. Additionally, regarding partial core damage about 180 km from Tamsui Shalun, the remaining cores are sufficient to meet peak demand in Matsu, ensuring normal communication. Repairs are expected to be completed by November 30 at the earliest, weather permitting. MODA emphasized its commitment to strengthening the resilience of outlying island communication networks by adhering to the 'backup for backup' principle, including deploying non-geostationary satellite stations and subsidizing telecom operators to expand microwave capacity and submarine cable construction.