Meta scouts local partners for Project Waterworth

In a bid to meet growing data demand and provide faster speeds for apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, and YouTube, tech giant Meta has moved a step ahead on its Project Waterworth. The 50,000-km undersea cable project, the world’s longest such initiative, will connect India, the US, Brazil, South Africa, and other key locations.

The company has entered into talks with local players such as Airtel, Jio, Tata Communications, and Lightstorm to land its cable in the country, three executives in the know said.