Meta has announced the commencement of the ambitious Waterworth Global Submarine Cable Project, which aims to deploy over 50,000 kilometers of cables linking five continents. With an estimated cost exceeding $10 billion, this project will employ state-of-the-art 24-fiber pair cables and cutting-edge routing technology, reaching depths of up to 7,000 meters beneath the ocean. The Waterworth project is designed to bolster global AI capabilities by handling over 95% of intercontinental oceanic data traffic, thereby guaranteeing seamless digital communication and high-definition video experiences worldwide.
