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Roots of internet infrastructure are under the ocean -- and date to the mid-1800s

By Ramtin Arablouei

Published November 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM EST

Throughline's Ramtin Arablouei speaks with Bill Burns and Cyrus Field IV on the makings of the first transatlantic cable.

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