California: Facebook's parent company Meta is reportedly planning an ambitious 24,800-mile fiber-optic undersea cable network to enhance its global data infrastructure. According to TechCrunch, the project, estimated to cost over 10 billion dollars, is in its preliminary stages and could take several years to complete.
Meta Intends To Be The Sole Owner And Operator of The New System
Unlike its participation in 16 existing undersea cable networks, Meta intends to be the sole owner and operator of this new system, which will serve as a dedicated pipeline for its data traffic worldwide. Details regarding the project's capacity and exact route are expected to be unveiled early next year.
Sources indicate the planned route will connect the east coast of the United States to India via South Africa, and then extend from India to the west coast of the U.S. through Australia. The design aims to avoid regions of geopolitical instability, a precaution influenced by rising concerns about undersea cable security.
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This development follows recent incidents of suspected sabotage involving undersea cables in the Baltic Sea. European officials suspect these acts, linked to Russia’s conflict with Ukraine, represent a form of hybrid warfare. NATO forces reportedly intercepted a vessel believed to have intentionally damaged telecommunications cables by dragging its anchor for 100 miles.
Meta's project reflects a growing focus on securing critical data infrastructure amid increasing geopolitical tensions.
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