News Summary

Meta has announced Project Waterworth, an ambitious initiative to build the world’s longest undersea cable, spanning 50,000 kilometers and connecting five continents including the US, India, South Africa, and Brazil. The project is a multi-billion dollar, multi-year investment aimed at significantly enhancing global internet connectivity and supporting AI innovation. The cable system will include 24 fiber pairs and reach depths of up to 7,000 meters, employing enhanced burial techniques in high-risk areas to prevent damage. Meta’s ecosystem, through services like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, plays a crucial role in global internet traffic, and this initiative positions Meta in direct competition with tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft in the subsea cable sector.