Transatlantic Fiber-Optic Expialidocious
The episode explores the history and legacy of TAT-8, the first transatlantic fiber optic submarine cable, which revolutionized global telecommunications and laid the foundation for today’s internet. Despite its short 14-year lifespan, TAT-8 proved the superiority of fiber over satellites
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