Andaman and Nicobar islands to get good speed internet Hon'ble Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi announced an early Independence day gift for Andaman and Nicobar islands. According to reports, The tourism hub of India will no longer have to struggle with a slow speed internet connection. A 2,312 km long optic fiber Submarine cable has been established connecting the islands to Chennai which will assist in a better speed of internet as well as broadband connection. What is "Submarine Optic fibre Cable"? Optic fibre cables are made up of one or more optical fibres which are quite similar to electric fibres used to transmit light. Optical fibres are made by drawing out glass and their thickness is just close to a HUMAN HAIR! Optical fibres are often used to make cables for long-distance transmissions as their jacket is made up of strong material that can resist high magnitudes of pressure. Difference between Normal wires and Optic fibre cables Optical fibre is preferred d