Broadband Beneath the Waves: Understanding the World of Submarine Cables

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In 1850, a French fisherman pulled out of the sea one of the first submarine communication cables between France and England. It was the beginning of a revolution: connecting the world via underwater cables. By 1851, the Channel was already wired, and the next big challenge was crossing the Atlantic. After five attempts and 15 years of improvements in materials and logistics, in 1866 Europe was able to connect with America. With Alberto Apparici…

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Broadband Beneath the Waves: Understanding the World of Submarine Cables

Join ITIF for a panel discussion featuring submarine cable owners and operators as they delve into the past, present, and future of this essential industry. Learn about the technological advances, policy challenges, and global implications shaping the world beneath the waves.