Archive · 8 Sep 2025
Red Sea Cable Cuts Disrupt Internet in Middle East, Asia
Undersea cables in the Red Sea have been cut, causing slower internet.
These cables carry important data.
When they break, it's like a traffic jam for the internet.
Internet access is affected in several countries, including India and Pakistan.
Microsoft's Azure cloud platform is experiencing delays.
The exact cause is unknown, but such damage isn't uncommon.
Fishing and anchoring are often responsible for cable damage.
These cables are essential for global services like trade and finance.
Undersea fiber cuts in the Red Sea have disrupted internet service.
Microsoft reported increased network latency in the Middle East.
NetBlocks reported degraded internet in India and Pakistan.
The cause of the cuts is currently unknown.
Damage to undersea cables is not uncommon globally.
- Who
- Internet users in affected countries
- What
- Experiencing degraded internet connectivity
- When
- Recent, as of September 6, 2025
- Where
- Red Sea, impacting Middle East and South Asia
- Why
- Multiple subsea cable outages
Potential Causes
Unknown
Cause of Outages
Potential Causes
Growing anxiety after Yemen's Huthi rebels began attacking merchant vessels in late 2023, in actions the group said was in solidarity with the Palestinians amid the Gaza war.
Unknown
The official cause is currently unknown.
- Affected Regions
- Middle East, South Asia
- Cause
- Undersea fiber cuts in the Red Sea
- Reported Impact
- Degraded internet connectivity
- Affected Countries
- India, Pakistan
- Company Reporting Impact
- Microsoft (Azure cloud platform)
- Total Subsea Cable Length
- Approximately 1.4 million kilometers
Sources
Microsoft Warns Of Azure Cloud Service Disruption After Cables Cut In Red Sea
Microsoft Says Azure Cloud Service Disrupted By Fiber Cuts In Red Sea
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Microsoft Azure Cloud Service Disrupted By Multiple Fibre Cuts In Red Sea
Microsoft says Azure cloud service disrupted by fiber cuts in Red Sea
Microsoft says Azure services fine after Red sea cables cut
Undersea cables cut in the Red Sea, disrupting internet access in Asia and the Mideast
Microsoft warns of higher latency for Azure users amid fibre cuts in Red Sea
Undersea cables cut in Red Sea, disrupting internet access in Asia, including India and Pakisan
Internet disrupted across Mideast, South Asia after subsea cable cuts near Jeddah
Undersea Cables Cut in Red Sea, Pakistan, UAE Among Countries Facing Internet Disruptions: Report
Red Sea Cable Cuts Disrupt Internet Across Asia, Middle East
Undersea cables cut in Red Sea, disrupting internet access in Asia, West Asia
Red Sea Cable Cuts Disrupt Internet In India, Pakistan, Middle East
Red Sea cable outage leads to internet disruption
Red Sea undersea cable outages slow internet in West, South Asia; India says services unaffected
Red Sea Undersea Cable Cuts Disrupt Internet Across Asia & Middle East
Red Sea cable snag disrupts internet across Middle East, South Asia
