MODA Says Taiwan-Matsu No. 2 Repaired, Dongyin Communications Restored to Cable Transmission
By 趙敏雅, Central News Agency
May 26, 2026
Editor’s Note: The following article is a machine-translated version of the original publication in Japanese. Some terminology and phrasing may differ from the source material.
(Central News Agency reporter Chao Min-ya, Taipei, 26th) The Ministry of Digital Development announced today that the Taima-2 submarine cable previously experienced a complete outage at 23.6 kilometers from Shalun. Chunghwa Telecom reported that the connection has been completed, and Dongyin's communication services have resumed transmission via submarine cables. Additionally, some core wires of the Taima No. 2 submarine cable were damaged about 180 kilometers from Shalun in Tamsui, but the remaining core wires are sufficient for use during Matsu's peak hours and will not affect normal communications. Repairs could be completed as early as November 30.
The Ministry of Digital Affairs issued a press release explaining that on March 7 this year, the Taima-2 submarine cable experienced a complete failure at 23.6 kilometers from Shalun. Chunghwa Telecom reported that the cable was successfully reopened yesterday, and Dongyin's communication services have resumed transmission via submarine cables.
The Ministry of Digital Affairs pointed out that on October 7 last year, the Taima-2 submarine cable experienced partial core wire damage at about 180 kilometers from Shalun in Tamsui. The remaining core wire is sufficient for peak use in Matsu and will not affect normal communications. If conditions permit, repairs are expected to be possible as early as November 30 this year.
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