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T.A.T.8 transatlantic cable retired and retrieved #TAT8 #cableretrieval #internetinfrastructure

The T.A.T.8 cable, launched in 1988 as the first transatlantic fiber optic link between Europe and the United States, is currently being retrieved from the ocean floor after two decades of retirement. Initially hailed as the ultimate solution for transatlantic data transmission, it reached full capacity within 18 months due to the rapid global internet expansion, prompting the immediate deployment of additional cables. This historic cable now serves as a symbol of how physical infrastructure underpins the seemingly wireless internet.

In parallel, Meta is advancing its own large-scale subsea infrastructure project—Project Waterworth—a 50,000-kilometer cable spanning five continents designed to address the escalating data demands driven by artificial intelligence. These developments highlight the critical, tangible backbone of global internet connectivity and the continuous innovation required to support ever-growing digital consumption.

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