Which of the following companies announced plans in February 2025 to construct the world's longest undersea cable, aiming to enhance internet connectivity across five continents, with landing points in India?

Key Points

• In February 2025, Meta announced Project Waterworth, an ambitious plan to construct the world’s longest undersea cable, spanning over 50,000 kilometers and connecting five continents.
• The cable will have landing points in key regions including the United States, India, Brazil, South Africa, and others, aiming to enhance global internet connectivity and support Meta's growing AI infrastructure needs.
• Designed with a 24 fiber-pair system, Project Waterworth will offer significantly higher data capacity compared to standard systems, facilitating faster and more reliable internet services across connected regions.

Additional Information

• Project Waterworth is a multi-billion dollar, multi-year investment by Meta, reflecting its commitment to strengthening global digital infrastructure and supporting the digital economies of connected regions.
• In India, the project is expected to accelerate digital progress and support the country's ambitious plans for its digital economy, with landing points planned on both the east and west coasts. 
• Meta's initiative underscores the growing trend of tech giants investing in their own undersea cable infrastructures to meet increasing data demands and reduce reliance on traditional telecommunication providers.