Meta's $10B Global Subsea Cable Ambition
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Meta plans to invest over $10 billion in building a 40,000+ kilometer subsea cable, becoming the sole owner and user of this infrastructure. This project aims to support Meta's growing internet traffic needs and ensure reliable global connectivity, while avoiding geopolitical tensions. The cable will span from the U.S. to India via South Africa and Australia, forming a "W" shape. This move reflects a shift in subsea cable ownership from telecoms to tech giants, with potential implications for AI development in India.
- Meta plans to build a $10B subsea cable spanning the world, sources say TechCrunch
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- Meta's $10 Billion Internet Power Play: The Subsea Cable That Changes Everything Yahoo Finance
- Meta is reportedly planning to build a nearly 25k mile subsea cable that could cost $10B Seeking Alpha
- Meta wants to build global undersea cable for 10 billion Techzine Europe
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