Microsoft has announced a $1.5 billion investment in a new undersea cable to connect the US and Europe. The cable, which is expected to be completed in 2027, will provide a high-speed connection between the two continents, with a capacity of 160 Tbps.
Enhancing Global Connectivity
The new cable is seen as a major step towards enhancing global connectivity, and providing businesses and individuals with faster and more reliable access to cloud services. The cable will be built in partnership with several other companies, including Facebook and Telxius.
The new cable will be the highest-capacity undersea cable ever built, with a total length of over 4,000 miles.
The investment by Microsoft is seen as a significant development in the field of global connectivity, and is expected to have a major impact on the global cloud landscape.