There is NO indication that fiber optics would be affected; the problem is that with undersea cables there are repeaters which are powered via wire links to the shores. Shorter runs of fiber don't need repeaters, so only the power connections at the end stations would be affected.
There is NO indication that fiber optics would be affected; the problem is that with undersea cables there are repeaters which are powered via wire links to the shores. Shorter runs of fiber don't need repeaters, so only the power connections at the end stations would be affected.
Most likely Skylink would survive. If there was a global blackout, Skylink would still be available to anyone with a ground terminal and backup power. Most websites would be gone of course, but I imagine there would be enough services available to get some comms through, and get whatever news was available.