Facebook and Google have announced their plans to lay another undersea Internet cable that will span 7,500 miles between six Asian countries.
The project is called 'Apricot,' and the cable will connect Japan, Taiwan, Guam, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore. The project is set to be completed in 2024 and has been funded by Facebook and a collection of regional telecom providers.
'Apricot' will not be the first undersea Internet cable to be laid by these big-tech giants. Facebook and Google have laid thousands of miles of Internet cable and are in the process of laying more. Facebook and Google have announced they will lay a cable linking the US East Coast to Argentina and have previously attempted to lay a cable linking the US with Hong Kong.
Undersea Internet Cables
Facebook and Google Have Annouced Their Newest Undersea Cable Project
Trend Themes
1. Undersea Internet Connectivity - New projects and expansions of undersea internet cables by big-tech giants such as Facebook and Google are disrupting the traditional telecom industry and creating new opportunities for faster, more reliable internet connectivity across the globe.
2. Regional Collaboration - Collaborations between big-tech companies and regional telecom providers for funding and implementation of undersea internet cable projects are disrupting traditional business models and creating new opportunities for cross-border partnerships and cooperation.
3. Cybersecurity for Undersea Cables - As undersea internet cables become an increasingly important aspect of global communication, there is a growing need for cybersecurity solutions to protect these cables from damage or cyber attacks, presenting opportunities for innovative and disruptive technology solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Telecommunications - The telecommunications industry is being disrupted by the increasing prevalence and importance of undersea internet cables, creating opportunities for businesses to pivot towards investing in undersea cable projects or developing new technologies for efficient and secure management of these cables.
2. IT Services - The expanding undersea internet cable projects led by big-tech companies such as Facebook and Google present opportunities for the IT services industry to provide support for these projects and develop new technologies for faster and more efficient data transmission on these cables.
3. International Trade - The increasing prevalence and diversity of undersea internet cable projects, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, presents new opportunities for international trade and collaboration between businesses across different countries and industries, particularly those that rely heavily on digital communication and data transfer.