Meta is building a big-ass undersea internet cable
undefined 18, 2025
Meta is investing billions in Project Waterworth, a 50,000 km subsea internet cable connecting five continents. Unlike previous projects, Meta is developing this cable independently, using advanced routing and burial techniques to minimize damage risks. Subsea cables remain critical for global internet traffic but are also prime targets for sabotage, as seen in recent Baltic incidents. Meta's infrastructure push aligns with its AI ambitions, ensuring enough bandwidth for future data demands.
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