Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:27am on 02 Apr 2026,Thursday India Global
The ongoing Iran conflict has raised concerns over undersea internet cables in the Gulf and Red Sea. These cables carry most of the world’s data. Experts say nearly 60% of India’s internet traffic passes through this route from Mumbai to Europe. Any damage could affect services across the country. The International Telecommunication Union says most global data depends on such cables. Industry expert Amajit Gupta said, “It is not as if the internet will ever be shut down, but it could get slowed down.” If cables are hit, data may shift to other routes. This can cause slower speeds, delays, and service issues. (PC: X)
