Meta Announces Candle subsea Cable, Expanding Asia-Pacific Connectivity
Singapore – November 16, 2023 – Meta today announced the “candle” subsea cable, a significant investment bolstering its digital infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region. This new cable, built in partnership with regional and global telecommunications providers, will dramatically increase the capacity and reliability of the global network serving Meta’s platforms and users across APAC and beyond.
The expansion addresses the growing demand for data transmission driven by increasing internet usage and the evolving needs of businesses and individuals. These investments are critical to ensuring Meta’s services – including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp – are delivered quickly and efficiently to billions of users. The candle cable, alongside ongoing updates to existing projects, underscores Meta’s long-term commitment to connecting communities and fostering economic chance throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
The Candle cable will connect multiple locations across the APAC region, enhancing the overall resilience of Meta’s network. Details regarding specific landing points and total cable length were not disclosed, but Meta confirmed the project is part of a broader strategy to improve connectivity and reduce latency for users. These infrastructure developments are designed to support the continued growth of digital economies and enable innovative applications across the region.
“Our digital infrastructure development in the Asia-Pacific is part of our commitment to bring people together wherever they are in the world,” Meta stated. “Together with our partners,these investments will enhance the scale and reliability of the global telecommunications network and ensure the delivery of Meta’s services quickly and efficiently for businesses and people across APAC and beyond.”
These infrastructure projects are being implemented alongside robust data privacy safeguards and adhere to all applicable regulations. Meta continues to collaborate with local partners to ensure responsible and enduring development of its global network.
