The majority of global internet traffic, specifically international data, is transmitted via a network of fibre-optic cables located on the ocean floor, accounting for approximately 95 to 99 percent of this traffic. In contrast, satellites, despite their visibility, only manage a small portion of data transfers. This distinction is crucial as it highlights that much of the internet's daily usage, such as streaming and browsing, occurs locally and does not involve undersea cables. The physical cables, which are thinner than commonly perceived, span over a million kilometers and are subject to routine damage, primarily from fishing activities. While the emergence of low Earth orbit satellites like SpaceX's Starlink is changing the landscape of internet connectivity, particularly in remote areas, they still cannot match the capacity and speed of undersea cables. The future of internet infrastructure appears to be a hybrid model that leverages both undersea cables and satellite technology to enhance global connectivity.