Undersea comms cable investments double to $13 billion in over two years — ever-growing danger of cable cuts looms
Investments in undersea communication cables have doubled to $13 billion over two years, driven by tech giants like Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. These cables, covering over 1 million miles, are crucial for global connectivity. Projects like Amazon's Fastnet and Meta's Project Waterworth are expanding these networks significantly. However, the threat of cable cuts is a growing concern, with efforts to reduce repair times and improve industry cooperation underway. NATO's Baltic Sentry program and increased patrols by countries like Taiwan aim to address these risks.
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