Meta has unveiled Project Waterworth, a groundbreaking initiative to construct the longest underwater cable, stretching 50,000km (31,000 miles) to connect countries like the US, India, and Brazil. This cable, using a 24 fibre-pair system, promises high-capacity connections and aims to advance digital infrastructure, economic cooperation, and AI projects. The project responds to global demand for improved digital connectivity, especially in emerging markets like India, and addresses concerns over undersea cable vulnerabilities amid geopolitical tensions. Over 95% of global internet traffic relies on such cables, highlighting their importance in global communication.
Project Waterworth will bring industry-leading connectivity to the U.S., India, Brazil, South Africa, and other key regions. This project will enable greater economic cooperation.
Meta aims to support its AI projects and overall connectivity through this unprecedented 50,000km cable, which is longer than the Earth's circumference.
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