Hundreds of undersea cables link up the worldwide web, with about a dozen connected to Australia. How does this little-known network work – and what happens if it’s sabotaged? - Upgoat

Hundreds of undersea cables link up the worldwide web, with about a dozen connected to Australia. How does this little-known network work – and what happens if it’s sabotaged?
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[ - ] GeneralDisarray 0 points 2.5 yearsNov 7, 2022 06:40:31 ago (+0/-0)

The ones that connect Orkney and Shetland in Scotland are down now.