Red Sea Undersea Cable Cuts
Analysis based on 11 articles · First reported Sep 07, 2025 · Last updated Sep 08, 2025
The undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea have significantly disrupted internet access in parts of Asia and the Middle East, leading to increased latency for services provided by companies like Microsoft and affecting telecommunication providers such as Tata Communications, Nokia — Alcatel Submarine Networks, PTCL, Du (telecommunications company), and Etisalat. This event highlights the vulnerability of global internet infrastructure to geopolitical tensions and potential attacks, potentially increasing operational costs for affected companies and impacting regional economic activity reliant on stable internet connectivity.
Undersea fiber optic cables in the Red Sea, including the SMW4, IMEWE, and FALCON Global Cloud Xchange systems, have been cut, causing significant internet disruption and slower speeds across parts of Asia and the Middle East, including India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates. While the exact cause remains unconfirmed, there is speculation that Yemen's Houthis may be responsible, as part of their ongoing Red Sea campaign to pressure Israel over its war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The Houthis has previously denied such attacks. Companies like Microsoft have reported increased latency, and internet monitoring groups such as NetBlocks have confirmed the outages. Repairs for such damage are complex and can take weeks, requiring specialized ships and crews.
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