Meta has unveiled 'Project Waterworth', a $10 billion undertaking aiming to construct the longest undersea cable worldwide, extending over 50,000 kilometers. This cable will link the US, Brazil, India, South Africa, and additional regions. It will utilize cutting-edge 24 fiber pair technology and operate at depths of up to 7,000 meters.
This project is significant as it will improve global internet connectivity, benefiting 95% of intercontinental traffic and AI advancement. The implementation of enhanced burial techniques in vulnerable areas will safeguard against growing geopolitical risks and inadvertent damage to this crucial infrastructure.