There is a big threat to India’s internet system because due to increasing tension in West Asia, there is a possibility of damage to the main cables laid under the sea. About 60 percent of the country’s data traffic passes through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. If there is any disturbance in these routes, it will have a direct impact on the internet speed and digital services in India. The government and big telecom companies are now keeping a close eye on this situation.
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What impact will this threat have on the Internet?
These cables laid under the sea connect the whole world. If these wires are damaged near the Red Sea or Hormuz, the internet speed will be very slow. This will affect services like cloud systems, digital payments, online banking and e-commerce. Experts say that India has a network of many cables, hence the internet will not be completely shut down but due to increase in load, performance may deteriorate. Using alternative routes may increase companies’ expenses and delay may also increase.
What steps is the government taking for security?
The Indian government is viewing this situation as a strategic emergency. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has ordered all companies to keep backup plans ready. The government is working closely with the National Security Council. The Government has taken the following steps to meet future challenges:
India has launched a plan to build its own cable repair and laying ships. An estimated budget of ₹3,000 to ₹4,000 crore has been kept for this project. TRAI has said that there is a need to increase India’s subsea cable infrastructure by 10 times. Companies have been asked to consider new sea routes away from the risk areas. Main cable system danger spots SEA-ME-WE 4 (SMW4) Red Sea and Jeddah IMEWE and Falcon Hormuz and the Gulf Region Tata TGN-Gulf Persian Gulf Europe India Gateway (EIG) Red Sea Reliance Jio (IAX, IEX) Stressed Route
