December 21, 2008

Severed cable disrupts net access

Internet and phone communications between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia have been seriously disrupted after submarine cables were severed. Experts warned that it may be days before the fault is fixed and said the knock on effect could have serious repercussions on regional economies.

[via the BBC]

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