Red Sea cable cuts: A look back and review of how the industry recovered

On February 24, the unexpected severing of three submarine cables—Seacom/TGN-EA, EIG, and AAE-1—led to severe disruptions in internet traffic across East Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

This panel discussion at Capacity Middle East 2025 examined the immediate impact of the cuts, how companies rerouted their traffic, and the long-term implications for the industry's resilience.

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