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Houthis raise internet alternative costs
The article discusses the escalating risks posed by the Houthis in the Red Sea and their impact on global internet stability. Security threats have led to increased costs and expanded reliance on alternative land routes for data transmission between Europe and Asia. For example, Google purchased fiber optic cables through Turkey at twice to three times the expected cost, reflecting the rising expense of alternative cables after the damage caused to submarine cables last year. Additionally, tech giants such as Google and Meta have begun rerouting some data via Iraq, while Microsoft plans to invest over $400 million to strengthen regional infrastructure, aiming to enhance network resilience amid ongoing Houthi threats. The Red Sea cables, which account for over 90% of data transfer capacity between Europe and Asia, are at risk of disruptions due to Houthi attacks—underscoring the necessity of relying on land routes despite their higher costs to maintain global connectivity.
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