New Delhi: Imagine a massive, invisible road under the sea, one that transmits billions of messages, video calls, and online transactions every second. Now imagine it spanning 50,000 kilometers, linking India, the U.S., and the world. That’s Project Waterworth, Meta’s ambitious proposal to power India’s digital future.
A Big Boost for India’s Internet
India has more than a billion Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp users, making it an important element of Meta’s global strategy. But the more people and companies join the internet, the country requires more stable and speedy internet. That is where Project Waterworth begins.
Revealed in February, the gigantic undersea cable project will be one of the largest ever constructed. Construction begins this year, and by the end of the decade, it will be one of the longest and most powerful internet cables in the world.
For India, this is not an upgrade, it’s a giant leap towards a quicker, smarter, and more connected future.
What Makes Project Waterworth Special?
This underwater cable system will quietly move huge amounts of data across continents. What makes it unique is its size and speed. At 50,000 kilometers long, it will connect five continents. Some sections will have 24 fiber pairs, compared to the usual 8 to 16 in most cables. This means faster and more stable internet.
To protect the network, Meta is using advanced engineering, like burying cables deeper in risky areas and using AI-powered systems to detect and prevent damage. The project will also create three new high-speed ocean routes, helping India’s AI industry, cloud computing, and digital services grow.
Meta isn’t just building a cable, it’s preparing for the future of AI.
In 2025 alone, the company plans to spend $60–$65 billion on AI infrastructure. Over time, Meta could invest hundreds of billions in AI, believing it will change how we work, communicate, and create.
But AI needs strong and fast internet, and that’s exactly what Project Waterworth will provide.
The Hidden Backbone of the Internet
Most people don’t realize that over 95% of the world’s internet traffic moves through undersea cables. These hidden lifelines power everything from video calls to online shopping and banking.
With Project Waterworth, Meta isn’t just adding another cable, it’s laying the groundwork for India’s digital future. Faster internet, smarter AI, and better global connections are on the way.
