Forum Discussion

waribeiro's avatar
waribeiro
Equinix Employee
2 years ago

Have you heard of Submarine Cables?

How does the internet connect from New York City to Paris? It's not just satellites - it's also cables underneath the ocean. And they send data through glass traveling at 671,000,000 miles per hour. That's the speed of light!

There are more than 500 of these cables spanning 750,000 miles sending more than 64 terabits of data. That's enough bandwidth to send 2 million mp3 files every single second.

Watch this video below to learn more about these fascinating cables that deliver over 97% of the internet’s traffic.

 

3 Replies

    • waribeiro's avatar
      waribeiro
      Equinix Employee

      Thanks! Hopefully learned a thing or two. Were there any fun facts that jumped out to you?

      • Jantzen's avatar
        Jantzen
        Equinix Employee

        I was surprised to hear that 97% of all internet traffic passes through those cables. đŸ˜®

Featured Places

  • Node avatar for Discussions

    Discussions

    Engage with industry experts, share insights, ask questions, and grow your network.
  • Node avatar for Ideas

    Ideas

    We're listening! Submit your ideas to shape the future of Equinix!
  • Node avatar for Groups

    Groups

    Ready to collaborate? Join a Group or upcoming beta program.
  • Node avatar for What's New

    What's New

    Stay ahead with the latest from Equinix. Discover new product announcements, insightful tutorials, and practical use cases.
  • Node avatar for Events

    Events

    Your Guide to Upcoming Events - Online, Hybrid, and In-Person!