International bandwidth goes to Singapore, spam master

The DOD and DHS complained initally but wrangled a good deal and let it through.

"Global Crossing's fiber optic network is unmatched in reach and breadth. Over 100,000 route miles join more than 200 cities around the globe. If you need to communicate, Global Crossing can get your message where it's going using the platform that best meets your application requirements: DWDM, SONET/SDH, multi-service ATM and/or IP. "

money.cnn.com...
and
www.globalcrossing.com...

I think the NWO just flexed some muscles over here.

edit - a /. poster says
"Can't wiretap you country because it's unconstitutional or ISPs won't play? Let an overseas developer buy it in exchange for snooping access.
Just a theory, nothing provable yet, but the deal sounds shady. "

[Edited on 21-9-2003 by ktprktpr]