Global efforts intensify to address submarine cable ruptures

In 2023, approximately 200 submarine cable failures were reported worldwide, according to data from the International Telecommunication Union. Around 80% of these disruptions were attributed to natural hazards or human-related accidents, such as damage caused by boat anchors, noted ITU Deputy Secretary-General Tomas Lamanauskas. While data can often be rerouted through alternate cables, isolated regions […]