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Conflict in the Red Sea is forcing cloud giants to find a new route for the internet

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U.S. cloud service providers are facing significantly higher costs for securing redundant internet paths through the Red Sea strait due to ongoing military conflict. The strait, which carries the majority of global data cables, is the primary bottleneck for this critical infrastructure. This situation emerged in late 2025 as fighting intensified, forcing companies to seek alternative routes. The article is a preprint from October 2026, and specific financial figures or named companies are not provided in the evidence.

Key points

• U.S. cloud service providers are facing steep price increases for securing backup internet routes around the Red Sea strait due to ongoing conflict.
• The Red Sea strait carries the majority of global data cables, making it the primary bottleneck for international internet connectivity.

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The article is a preprint from October 2026 and does not contain specific financial figures, named companies, or detailed dates of the conflict.

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