Strait of Hormuz Tensions Threaten India's Undersea Internet Cable Connectivity

The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for about one-third of India's westbound internet traffic, faces increased risks due to escalating tensions in West Asia. This corridor, previously seen as a safer alternative to the Red Sea for undersea cables, now threatens ongoing repair operations and new cable projects like Reliance Jio's India-Europe-Express. Experts highlight challenges in rerouting traffic given limited alternative bandwidth, potentially impacting India's data connectivity and cloud service ambitions.