Meta announces the establishment of the underwater cable network project under the name Project Waterworth, as previously reported. Once completed, the underwater cable network will connect 5 continents with a total length of over 50,000 kilometers, longer than the Earth’s circumference, making it the longest underwater cable project ever, catering to the highest usage volume ever recorded.
Project Waterworth will link crucial industrial areas worldwide, including the United States, India, Brazil, Sub-Saharan Africa, and other key regions, promoting digital economy and expanding supportive infrastructure in each region.
Meta states that this project will require an investment of billions of dollars and several years to complete. The fiber optic cables utilized will consist of 24 pairs, higher than the standard 8 or 16 pair technologies, with a maximum cable depth of 7,000 meters. Advanced technologies will be employed to assess and mitigate risks, avoiding disruptions from marine life and other interferences.
Source: Meta
TLDR: Meta unveils Project Waterworth, a groundbreaking underwater cable network project spanning 5 continents, with unprecedented lengths and capabilities to revolutionize global connectivity and infrastructure development.
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