Google plans to sidestep Egypt by running new cable over Israel

The video discusses the current reliance on Egypt for Internet traffic between Europe and India and Google's plan to create a new cable route through Israel and Saudi Arabia. This project is facilitated by recent diplomatic ties between Gulf Arab States and Israel. The video also highlights the high fees associated with the current route and the potential benefits of improved connectivity for Google's global data center expansion.

Which country currently serves as a neutral passage for most internet traffic between Europe and India?

• Turkey

• Israel

• Saudi Arabia

• Egypt

What is Google's plan to reduce dependence on Egypt for internet traffic routing?

• Partner with Facebook for a joint project

• Route a cable through Israel and Saudi Arabia

• Use satellite technology

• Build a cable through Turkey and Greece

Which two countries are involved in Google's new cable route that have historically been adversaries?

• Egypt and Libya

• Saudi Arabia and Israel

• Iran and Iraq

• Turkey and Greece

What role did the Trump administration play in Google's cable project?

• They imposed sanctions on Egypt

• They partnered with Facebook

• They funded the project

• They orchestrated deals to improve diplomatic relations

What is one of the financial challenges of routing internet traffic through Egypt?

• Limited bandwidth

• Political instability

• Lack of infrastructure

• High government fees