Meta Plans Undersea Cable Spanning Entire Planet

Meta is reportedly building a $10 billion underwater cable that will circle the globe
Meta plans a $10 billion global underwater cable project spanning 25,000 miles, which would be solely owned by Meta, TechCrunch reported.
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The initial investment for this massive undertaking is estimated at $2 billion, but as the project advances, the total cost is projected to rise to approximately $10 billion.
Report: Meta Plans Undersea Cable Spanning The Entire Planet
Meta may try and avoid areas where there is geopolitical tension when building the cable, including the Red Sea, the South China Sea, and Egypt.
Meta plans to build $10B globe-spanning undersea internet cable: report
Meta is expected to annoounce its plan to lay over 25,000 miles of fiber optic cables under the sea, which could cost more than $10 billion next year.
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The project's starting cost is $2 billion which is expected to rise to over $10 billion as work progresses, a report said.
Report: Meta to spend $10B+ on 25,000-mile submarine internet cable
According to TechCrunch, multiple sources close to Meta have confirmed the initiative. The Facebook parent is no stranger to undersea internet infrastructure: It has already built several submarine internet cables in partnership with other companies.
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