Submarine Cable Map
The actual cables carrying the internet between continents, each one named, with its landing points and the year it went live.
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How to get the most from it
Submarine Cable Map sits in Map Oddities under Wander, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy and beautiful.
About this category: True-size comparisons, cable maps, road-only renderings and the maps whose whole purpose is to correct something you believed.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Giving your brain a workout
- Looking at something lovely
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Submarine Cable Map: quick answers
Is Submarine Cable Map free?
Yes. Submarine Cable Map is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Submarine Cable Map?
No. You can use Submarine Cable Map without signing up for anything.
Does Submarine Cable Map work on a phone?
Not well. We file Submarine Cable Map as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Submarine Cable Map safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Submarine Cable Map take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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