The internet feels invisible until something goes wrong, but behind every click is a massive system designed to survive failure. This video breaks down how global internet infrastructure stays online even when cables are damaged, servers fail, or entire routes go offline. From redundancy and routing logic to physical cables under oceans and across continents, the system is built to reroute traffic on the fly so most users never notice a disruption.

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