Today, more than 98% of the world’s information flows pass through the sea. Spread across the globe in a heterogeneous manner, 450 fiber optic submarine cables, allowing data to be transported at the speed of light, form an immense web. These cables are tools for economic and social development, essential infrastructure for everyday life, and instruments in the hands of States. However, they are largely unknown.
At a time of exponential growth in our data consumption, this book looks at the major issues raised by this infrastructure: how the technology works and the market, the political role played by these communication lines, the international legal framework, and the environmental challenge.
A complete overview of the subject.
