""Network traffic is not interrupted as Microsoft has rerouted traffic through alternate network paths," said the firm in an alert."
""We do expect higher latency on some traffic that previously traversed through the Middle East. Network traffic that does not traverse through the Middle East is not impacted.""
""Internet users in Pakistan may experience some service degradation during peak hours," warned the Pakistan Telecommunication Company in a message to customers. "Our international partners are working on priority to resolve the issue while our local teams are actively arranging alternative bandwidth to minimize the impact.""
Undersea cuts to the SMW4 and IMEWE cable systems near Jeddah have forced rerouting of traffic and produced higher latency for routes that previously traversed the Middle East. Microsoft has redirected traffic through alternate network paths and stated that network traffic is not interrupted while it explores alternative capacity options and providers. The disruption is affecting parts of Asia and the Middle East, notably India and Pakistan, where Pakistan Telecom warned of peak-hour degradation and is arranging alternative bandwidth. Monitoring firm NetBlocks reported slow speeds and intermittent access on UAE networks. Telecom research noted that over 90% of Europe-Asia capacity uses Red Sea cables, increasing regional vulnerability, and the incident has been attributed to Yemeni Houthi rebel actions.
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