Amazon's new armored undersea cable is fast enough to stream 12.5 million HD films simultaneously between the US and Ireland, repels attacks — Fastnet to deliver 320+ terabits per second across the Atlantic

Amazon has unveiled Fastnet, a new armored undersea cable connecting the US and Ireland with a capacity of over 320 Tb/s, capable of streaming 12.5 million HD films simultaneously. The cable, set to be operational in 2028, will serve as a backup and load-balancing route for Amazon's network. The cable is designed with two strategic landing points for route diversity and is armored with protective steel wire. Amazon is also creating Community Benefit Funds for local initiatives in Maryland and County Cork.