Meta confirms construction of world’s longest undersea cable network connecting five continents for better digital connectivity.
Meta has announced Project Waterworth, an undersea cable network that will connect five continents. With a total length of more than 50,000 kilometers, it will be the longest undersea cable project in the world. The cable will help improve digital connectivity in the U.S., India, Brazil, South Africa and other regions.
Undersea infrastructure
According to Meta, Project Waterworth should strengthen digital infrastructure in various regions and promote economic cooperation. In India, for example, the project will help further develop the digital economy. The network uses a submarine cable with 24 fiber pairs, which is higher than the usual eight to 16 fiber pairs in other systems.
The project involves the construction of three new intercontinental links and a multi-billion dollar investment. Meta emphasizes that undersea cables account for more than 95 percent of global intercontinental data traffic. The infrastructure will provide faster and more stable Internet connections and should support the growth of AI and digital services.
Security
Project Waterworth uses new techniques to make the cable more robust and reliable. For example, routing is being optimized for deep ocean areas up to 7,000 meters. In shallower waters, improved burial techniques are being used to minimize damage from ship anchors and other risks.
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Meta sees the project as a crucial step in the continued development of global digital networks. The company has already worked on more than 20 submarine cable projects over the past decade and continues to invest in expanding its infrastructure.