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Fiber optic networks of several French telecommunication service providers have been “sabotaged” overnight, disrupting some fixed and mobile services.

Fiber optic networks of several French telecommunication service providers have been “sabotaged” overnight, disrupting some fixed and mobile services.

Fiber optic networks of several French telecommunication service providers have been “sabotaged” overnight, disrupting some fixed and mobile services.

Fiber optic networks of several French telecommunication service providers have been “sabotaged” overnight, disrupting some fixed and mobile services.

Fiber optic networks of several French telecommunication service providers have been “sabotaged” overnight, disrupting some fixed and mobile services.

Fiber optic networks of several French telecommunication service providers have been “sabotaged” overnight, disrupting some fixed and mobile services.

Fiber optic networks of several French telecommunication service providers have been “sabotaged” overnight, disrupting some fixed and mobile services.

Fiber optic networks of several French telecommunication service providers have been “sabotaged” overnight, disrupting some fixed and mobile services.

Fiber optic networks of several French telecommunication service providers have been “sabotaged” overnight, disrupting some fixed and mobile services.

In a significant blow to global #internet connectivity, at least four critical undersea fibre optic cables, responsible for transmitting 97% of the world's internet traffic, were severed in the tumultuous waters of the Red Sea. The damage, reported by telecom giants like HGC Global Communications and SEACOM LTD, has caused disruptions affecting a quarter of internet traffic.   The cause of the damage points to the sinking of the Rubymar, a ship allegedly targeted by Houthi rebels, further complicating repair efforts due to ongoing regional instability. #telecom operators are facing a daunting challenge in restoring connectivity, with SEACOM estimating repairs to extend into the second quarter of 2024.   Adding to the complexity, major players like AT&T and Verizon, involved in consortiums responsible for some of the affected cables, have remained tight-lipped about the extent of the damage. This silence raises concerns about the broader implications of the incident on global internet #infrastructure .   While the exact circumstances surrounding the cable damage remain unclear, the incident underscores the fragility of the undersea cable #network that underpins our modern #digital world. It is a stark reminder of the potential vulnerabilities posed by geopolitical tensions and maritime hazards in our interconnected digital landscape. #digitalpakistan #techupdates