Chris Brungardt

Senior vice president of RTI, an undersea fiber optic cable developer

Senior vice president of RTI, an undersea fiber optic cable developer

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The internet seems virtual but it’s “primarily made of fiber optic cables, cables filled with light,” according to “Tubes” author Andrew Blum.

Undersea Cables Connect LA to the Pacific Rim

The internet seems virtual but it’s “primarily made of fiber optic cables, cables filled with light,” according to “Tubes” author Andrew Blum.

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