Undersea cable outage between Philippines and Singapore disrupts internet service
An undersea cable segment linking the Philippines and Singapore went offline, causing outages and slower speeds for several ISPs on Friday evening.
The University of the Philippines Diliman Network Helpdesk reported that a portion of the submarine cable connecting the Philippines with Singapore is down. As many local internet service providers rely on this route, users experienced disconnections and increased latency. The issue was observed on Friday, Oct. 2, affecting various online platforms.
Why it matters
The cable outage disrupts internet connectivity for many Filipinos, affecting communication, business, and access to online services.
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