India Ranked 9th in Internet Blackout Preparedness:
India ranked 9th globally among the countries best prepared to withstand a major internet disruption, according to a study by the U.S.-based digital infrastructure provider TRG Datacenters.The United States topped the ranking with a vulnerability score of zero, followed by Indonesia and the United Kingdom. India ranked ninth among nearly 100 countries assessed for their ability to withstand a major digital breakdown. Its vulnerability score of 23.4 indicates relatively strong digital resilience, as a lower score represents better preparedness.India is connected to the global internet through 22 submarine cables, the lowest number among the top 10 ranked countries. In comparison, the United States has 115 cables, Indonesia has 72 and the United Kingdom has 65.India has 40 Internet Exchange Points, which allow domestic networks to exchange data directly. These improve internet speed, reduce costs and help maintain domestic connectivity when international routes are disrupted.
