99% of the Internet Runs on THIS – And It’s Underwater! | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G
Beneath the waves lies the backbone of the internet—500 undersea cables stretching 1.4 million kilometres, carrying 99% of global data. Tech giants like Meta, Google, and Microsoft now control these lifelines, shaping the future of communication. But these cables are not just infrastructure—they’re geopolitical flashpoints, vulnerable to sabotage and power struggles. From AI to streaming, our world depends on them. But who really controls this digital lifeline? And should a few corporations hold the keys to global connectivity? Palki Sharma tells you.
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