How does a network connect to other networks over WAN?

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I mean in like how do we send a signal that could casted over to the other side of the world. Like do we send it to a satellite then send it back or do we send the signal on earth, I’m confused

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As said in other comments, we use satellites and cables across the ocean floor (submarine cables). Submarine cables are far more reliable, have lower latency (how long it takes to travel – typically measured in milliseconds), have higher bandwidth (soda straw vs. a fire hose), and are typically unaffected by adverse weather.

Here is an worldwide interactive submarine cable map: [https://www.submarinecablemap.com/](https://www.submarinecablemap.com/)

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