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Iran demands Big Tech pay fees for undersea Internet cables in Strait of Hormuz

Ars Technica • Tue, 19 May 2026

Iran demands Big Tech pay fees for undersea Internet cables in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's claim over subsea chokepoint pushes US tech companies to overland fiber.

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Iran's claim over subsea chokepoint pushes US tech companies to overland fiber.

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Iran's claim over subsea chokepoint pushes US tech companies to overland fiber.

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https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/05/iran-demands-big-tech-pay-fees-for-undersea-internet-cables-in-strait-of-hormuz/