Friday, 24 March, 2023

Google, Facebook announces plan for undersea Asia data cable "Apricot"

<p>Google and Facebook, on Monday, announced plans for a large undersea data cable, to connect Singapore, Japan, Guam, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Indonesia. Spanning over 12,000kms, the cable will be operational in 2024, subject to regulatory approvals. The project, dubbed &quot;Apricot&quot; will deliver much-needed internet capacity and reliability in the Asia-Pacific region, the companies announced in a separate statement.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>