Select two countries (excluding the United States) and write a paragraph describing their basic Internet infrastructure. How and where do they connect to backbones within the United States? Hint-Search submarine cables.

The purpose of this project: To understand the global Internet infrastructure and the significant jump the United States still has on the rest of the world.

(Hint) Co. to look for:

-South African telecom operator

-France Telecom

You might find New York plays a significant role in connecting the United States to Europe. You may also see that Miami has more Internet capacity into Latin American countries than any Latin American city does.