How the internet as we know it came to be, thanks to subsea cables

How the internet as we know it came to be, thanks to subsea cables
Subsea cables: How the internet as we know it came to be

Deep beneath the sea lays a vast network of hidden cables handling the majority of the globe’s internet activity.

These cables carry 99% of the world’s data, and in the age of social distancing, their role is more important than ever in keeping people connected.

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