When the first transatlantic telegraph cable was laid in 1858 by businessman Cyrus West Field, it operated for only three weeks; subsequent attempts in 1865 and 1866 were more successful.
Ketika kabel telegraf transatlantik pertama diletakkan tahun 1858 oleh pebisnis Cyrus West Field, kabel ini hanya beroperasi selama sebulan: usaha-usaha selanjutnya tahun 1865 dan 1866 terbukti berhasil.