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		actionfromafar on Aug 1, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Just disconnect the internet It's not only about security but also availability. If the regular Internet goes down for some reason, the private network (is meant to) keep operating.

msla on Aug 1, 2024 [–]

So they actually have multiple physical sets of cables?

actionfromafar on Aug 1, 2024 | [–]

Yes, I think so. There's not much public information, perhaps on purpose.

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