CIOTechOutlook Team | Monday, 17 February 2025, 02:34 IST
Meta has unveiled a multi-billion-dollar, multi-year investment in an undersea cable project, set to begin this year, to enhance connectivity in the Indian Ocean region. According to a joint statement from the White House following discussions between India and the US, the project will extend over 50,000 km, linking five continents and reinforcing global digital highways.
The statement highlighted India’s commitment to investing in maintenance, repair, and financing of undersea cables in the Indian Ocean, with a focus on trusted vendors. This development aligns with India's strategic push for digital infrastructure and technological self-reliance.
A Meta spokesperson emphasized India's significance as one of the company’s largest markets and described the initiative as the world’s longest, highest capacity, and most advanced subsea cable project. "This new, multi-billion-dollar investment will stretch over 50,000 km to connect India, the US, and other locations, enhancing the scale and reliability of global digital highways that power Meta’s apps and services," the spokesperson said, adding that the project is expected to be operational by the end of the decade.
With India's growing demand for digital services, the investment underscores Meta’s commitment to economic growth, resilient infrastructure, and digital inclusion. The initiative will further strengthen India's digital ecosystem and foster technological innovation.
Additionally, the White House confirmed that both India and the US pledged to accelerate defense technology cooperation across space, air defense, missile, maritime, and undersea technologies. The US has also announced a review of its policy regarding the release of fifth-generation fighter jets and undersea systems to India, signaling deeper strategic and technological collaboration.
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