Sat Feb 15 08:54:56 UTC 2025: ## Meta’s Multi-Billion Dollar Undersea Cable to Connect India to Global Network
**NEW DELHI/MENLO PARK** – Meta announced Saturday that India will be a key beneficiary of Project Waterworth, a massive new undersea cable system set to become the world’s longest. Spanning over 50,000 kilometers and connecting five continents, the multi-billion dollar project is expected to be operational by the end of the decade.
This significant investment, highlighted in a recent US-India joint leaders’ statement, underscores Meta’s commitment to India, one of its largest markets. The cable will dramatically increase internet connectivity between India, the US, and other locations, addressing concerns from Indian telecom operators about network congestion and improving customer experience.
The project is designed with cutting-edge technology, including first-of-its-kind routing and enhanced burial techniques to protect the cable in shallow waters. Meta’s blog post emphasizes the use of deep-water cable laying (up to 7,000 meters) to maximize efficiency and resilience.
The investment aligns with India’s ambitions for its digital economy and its plans to invest in the maintenance and repair of undersea cables in the Indian Ocean. Meta believes Waterworth will accelerate India’s digital progress, promoting economic cooperation and digital inclusion. The project’s completion promises faster internet speeds and greater reliability for Meta’s services and the broader Indian digital landscape.
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