Meta’s Massive 50,000 km Undersea Cable to Link US, Brazil, Africa, India, and Australia!

Meta, the company that owns Facebook, has unveiled plans for a new, extensive undersea internet cable endeavor named Project Waterworth. This project aims to stretch over 31,000 miles, linking continents such as North and South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Unlike its previous ventures where it shared ownership, Meta will be the sole owner and operator of this cable, which is touted to be the longest of its kind. The undertaking is expected to exceed a cost of $10 billion for the tech giant.

Project Waterworth is set to connect the East Coast of the U.S., Brazil, South Africa, India, and Australia before circling back to the U.S. West Coast. While other submarine cables already connect these regions to the globe, Meta’s initiative will pioneer direct connectivity from Brazil to South Africa and from India to Australia without passing through the Strait of Malacca.

“Through this endeavor, we aim to boost economic collaboration, enhance digital inclusion, and pave the way for technological advancements in these areas,” Meta commented. “Take India, for instance, where we have already invested heavily in digital infrastructure. Project Waterworth will further speed up development and bolster the nation’s ambitious digital economic strategies.”

Insiders also suggest that Meta’s construction of this project is strategically designed to have its own physical network that steers clear of global geopolitical tensions. Recently, there have been multiple incidents where undersea cables, crucial for communication and power transmission, were allegedly severed by cargo ships linked to Russia and China. The routing of Project Waterworth is carefully planned to avoid such vulnerable spots, particularly around Europe and the South China Sea.

To ensure durability against everyday wear and tear, Project Waterworth will employ advanced cabling technology. Additionally, Meta plans to place these cables at depths reaching approximately 23,000 feet in some areas, making them less accessible and less susceptible to tampering. Enhanced burial techniques will also be utilized in areas prone to geological disturbances or heavy maritime traffic to prevent potential damages from ship anchors and similar threats.