The Internet & WebInternet & Web
Journey of a Click
Tap a link and your request circles the planet in under a second
Tap a link and a page pops up almost instantly. In between, your request may have crossed an ocean and back. How?
You'll find out
- How your phone finds a website
- What carries your data across oceans
- What happens when a cable snaps
Why it matters
Every message, video and app on your phone makes this trip. Once you see it, you'll know why things load fast, or don't.
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