MapLab: Sleuthing for Undersea Cables
A subway-style map by TeleGeography displays 600+ submarine cables globally, featured in Bloomberg. It emphasizes the vital role of these cables in enabling internet connectivity and highlights the intricate infrastructure supporting the digital age.
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A subway-style map visualizing the global network of submarine cables has been created by TeleGeography, showcasing over 600 active and planned cables worldwide. The map, featured in Bloomberg's MapLab section, highlights the intricate infrastructure that enables internet connectivity across the globe. Curtis Heinzl, a contributor to Bloomberg CityLab, emphasizes the ease with which people in developed nations access the internet, often overlooking the complex network of servers and cables that make it possible. The article underscores the significance of submarine cables in facilitating instant access to online content and applications. The visualization serves as a reminder of the essential yet often unseen infrastructure that underpins the modern digital age.
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