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Meta announces Petal submarine cable linking France and US, expected by 2029
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On September 21, Meta announced the Petal submarine cable project, which will connect France and the United States. The cable is expected to enter service in 2029 and will double the capacity of existing transatlantic links, reaching the petabit-per-second level. The announcement was reported by Chinese financial media outlet Cailianshe, citing Meta's statement. The project represents a significant investment in transatlantic digital infrastructure, aimed at meeting growing data demand between the two regions.
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September 21 — Meta has announced that the Petal submarine cable, connecting France and the United States, is expected to enter service in 2029. The cable will double current capacity, reaching petabit-scale levels.
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财联社Eastern
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