Cut Cables Slow Indian Internet

American Voices • ISSUE 44•06 • Feb 5, 2008

The accidental severing of three undersea cables has led to a massive Internet slowdown in India. What do you think?

“Did they try restarting?”
Barry Last –
Linguist
“So, theoretically speaking, if I wanted to blog something racist about Indians now would be the best time?”
Lauren Plouff –
Sandwich Maker
“Wait–the Internet is underwater? Now it's starting to make sense.”
James Gray –
Camera Salesperson

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