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European telecom companies are expressing concerns about the integrity of underwater cables that carry up to 95% of global internet data. According to a report by the English newspaper The Telegraph, the threat is linked to potential attacks by Russia.

Through an open letter, industry giants are urging authorities in the UK, EU, and NATO to classify these cables as “critical infrastructure”.

In practice, this change would ensure greater investments in security and durability for this infrastructure.

Operators are also advocating for increased international cooperation to share information and strategies.

The signatory companies include Vodafone (UK), Telefonica (Spain), and Orange (France).

They claim that damage to these cables could have catastrophic consequences, affecting global internet and energy infrastructure, international communications, financial transactions, and critical services worldwide.

Damages to cables could cause chaos

In the past, damage to underwater cables has left entire countries without internet. The maintenance of this type of equipment is a complex and costly process, as the structures are located in remote areas on the ocean floor.

There are over 500 cables deployed around the planet, managed by telecom companies, government agencies, or tech giants like Meta or Google.

At least 11 of these cables have been damaged in the Baltic Sea. British authorities suspect that a Russian spy ship, the Yantar, is mapping the cables in the North Sea region.

Beyond the alleged Russian attacks, there are also concerns about potential sabotage by China in the Taiwan region.

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