uninterrupted operations --- In telecommunications we speak of UPS - Uninterruptible Power Supply where should the main power line is disrupted or fails there is an automatic backup high capacity generator with battery and rectifier support together with double fuel supply and in some cases and extra generator. similarly, if the internet backbone is seen as so critical to international internet traffic, communications and trade, why isn't there backup or alternate fiber routes for both traffic and route diversity? The issue boils down to cost and who will be responsible for the internet after such a massive investment of capital? US, Russia or China or EU Nations? who sets the rules? Your answer is as good as mine

Source author: Bennette Thomas thomasb@dominica.gov.dm