As attacks by Houthi rebels rise, cable operators in Red Sea of trouble

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Red Sea tensions are threatening India's internet connectivity as major cable networks pass through this corridor. Cable operators are investing in redundancies like additional fibre pairs and land routes to avoid blackouts, significantly increasing costs for data centers. Repair delays and ship shortages exacerbate the problem, prompting exploration of alternative routes like the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.