Meta is planning to build a 50,000-kilometre-long submarine cable, named the Waterworth Project, connecting the US, India, South Africa, Brazil, and other regions. It will be the longest undersea cable when completed.
The project aims to improve internet connectivity and support Meta’s AI initiatives. The cable will use a 24-pair fibre system to increase its capacity.
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Undersea cables handle over 95% of global internet traffic. Meta is already involved in the 2Africa cable, a 45,000-kilometre network connecting three continents. Other companies, including Google, are also investing in similar projects.
Many concerns have been raised about undersea cables being vulnerable to damage or attacks. Meta says the Waterworth cable will be placed up to 7,000 meters deep and positioned carefully in shallow waters to prevent damage.
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