North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: The growing clouds of war in the Middle East have now given rise to a concern that hardly anyone had thought about. The ongoing tension between Iran and Israel is no longer limited to missiles and oil wells. According to new reports, if this war escalates, there may be internet disruption in the whole world as well as in India.
Internet crisis: what is the danger under the sea?
Most of the world’s internet data lies under the sea Submarine Cables Through which it reaches from one country to another. The area near the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf is the main junction of these cables.
Strategic Location: Dozens of major internet cables pass through the narrow Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea near Iran.
Cyber and Physical Attacks: Experts believe that in the event of war, these cables can be deliberately cut or the global communication system can be destroyed through cyber attacks.
What effect will this have on India?
India is dependent on these sea routes for its digital connectivity to connect with Western countries and Europe.
Slow Internet Speed: If the main cables are damaged, data will have to be diverted to other routes, which will significantly reduce Internet speeds.
Banking and IT services halted: India’s large IT sector and online banking system is completely dependent on high-speed data. Even a minor disruption in this can cause losses worth billions of rupees.
Work from home and calling: There could be significant disruption to international calls and cloud-based services.
Fear of ‘digital blackout’ after oil and gas
Till now the discussion had stopped only on crude oil prices and gas supply, but now the warning of ‘digital blackout’ has created a stir in the global market. Iran has previously signaled that it has the ability to influence global trade routes. If these threads of communication are broken, the entire world can go back decades in one fell swoop.
What is the way to escape?
India and other countries are now considering satellite internet (such as Starlink) and alternative sea routes, but currently there is no alternative to cables capable of carrying the entire population.
