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Conflict near Yemen threatens Red Sea data cables

Original: # Conflict near # Yemen threatens # RedSea # cables carrying over 90% of # Europe # Asia data. # Google , # Meta , and #

Conflict near Yemen is putting the Red Sea submarine cables at risk; these carry over 90% of data traffic between Europe and Asia. Google, Meta and Microsoft are securing alternative land routes through Iraq and Turkey to protect traffic, with Microsoft planning a $400 million investment. If the cables are damaged, repairs could take months, raising concerns about disruption to global internet connectivity.

Why now: Ongoing conflict near Yemen raises the risk of damage to critical undersea cables, prompting major tech firms to arrange backup routes.

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• # Conflict near # Yemen threatens # RedSea # cables carrying over 90% of # Europe # Asia data. # Google , # Meta , and # Microsoft are securing costly land routes, including Iraq and Turkey, while Microsoft plans $400 million investment. Repairs could take months. https://… · technews@eicker.news · 2

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