Asia: Consider a backup telecommunications system

Governments, businesses and telecommunications experts have warned that it is time for Asia to have a backup system to effectively replace the current telecommunications system, through other means such as satellite.

The warning comes after telecommunications systems, including Internet and telephone lines across the continent, were completely cut off in two days, after an earthquake broke down the fiber optic cables below. The sea links to North America and links North Asia and Southeast Asia.

However, telecommunications experts believe that finding new and more reliable technologies can take years and cost billions of dollars.

Currently, according to preliminary calculations, the disruption of prolonged communication system may cost businesses in Asia billions of dollars, especially when the operation of banks, finance and Stock affected.