Meta has unveiled Project Waterworth, an ambitious plan to deploy the world’s longest submarine cable . This fiber optic system, which will span more than 50,000 km and connect five continents, seeks to transform global connectivity and boost the advancement of artificial intelligence.
The Waterworth Project represents a multi-billion dollar investment to strengthen the global digital infrastructure. Using state-of-the-art technology, the cable will have 24 pairs of optical fiber, surpassing the current standards of 8 to 16 pairs , allowing for unprecedented transmission capacity. In addition, its routing will be optimized to reduce the impact of submarine failures and protect the integrity of the connection.
The world’s longest submarine cable and its connectivity
This submarine cable will link key regions such as the United States, Brazil, India and South Africa, strengthening their digital economies and facilitating greater technological cooperation. In India, for example, it will boost digitalisation initiatives and enable more robust access to cloud services and AI tools.
Meta highlights that artificial intelligence is transforming multiple sectors and that, to sustain this transformation, it is crucial to have high-capacity and low-latency infrastructure. The company has led the development of high-performance submarine cables in recent years and Waterworth is emerging as a key element in consolidating its dominance in the digital field.
Advanced engineering and safety
The cable design has been optimized to maximize its strength, allowing it to be laid in water depths of up to 7,000 meters and applying advanced burial techniques in risk areas, such as shallow waters close to the coast. With these measures, Meta seeks to ensure the stability and durability of the system against threats such as ship anchors and seismic activity.
The news portal El Español highlights that Meta has been deploying submarine cables on Spanish coasts due to its strategic location for this industry. In 2023, the company announced the arrival of the Anjana cable to Santander. However, the Waterworth Project will not pass near Spain , marking a difference with previous initiatives of the company.
With Project Waterworth, Meta reaffirms its commitment to digital growth and the democratization of access to artificial intelligence. This investment in infrastructure will strengthen connectivity in various regions and open up new opportunities for technological innovation around the world.
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