Internet Cable Cuts in the Red Sea

📰  Internet Cable Cuts in the Red Sea – Full Details

What happened?

Several important undersea internet cables are laid beneath the Red Sea, connecting Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Recently, reports have emerged that some of these cables have been cut or damaged.

🚨 Recent Situation (2025–2026)

Several major internet cables in the Red Sea, such as SMW-4 and IMEWE, have been damaged

This has impacted countries including India, as well as regions in Asia and the Middle East

Nearly 17% of global internet traffic has been affected

Internet speeds have slowed down and latency (delay) has increased

⚠️ Causes of Cable Damage

Ship anchors in the sea accidentally breaking the cables

Ongoing regional tensions and attacks

Technical faults or accidents

🌍 Impact on India

Internet speed may become slower

Lag in video calls, YouTube, and social media

Impact on online businesses and the IT sector

Disruption in cloud services

🧠 Important Facts

Around 95% of the world’s internet data travels through undersea cables

The Red Sea is a major global internet route (chokepoint)

📌 Conclusion

The cutting of internet cables in the Red Sea is a serious global issue.

Although the internet has not been completely shut down yet,

👉 it could have a large-scale impact in the future.