The project, which is still in its early stages, aims to meet *Meta’s increasing global data needs. The cable will connect the East Coast of the United States to India via South Africa and then to the West Coast of the United States via Australia, forming the letters “W”.
The decision to invest in its own submarine cable comes as *Meta strives to provide reliable infrastructure for its large user base and AI-powered services. Experts note that this will also allow the company to “avoid areas of geopolitical tension” by providing greater control over its global traffic.
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Source: Ferra
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