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Meta to lay internet cable between the US and France
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Meta announced the Petal underwater cable project, connecting the US and France. The cable will be approximately 7,000 km long and have a capacity of 1 petabit per second. The system is scheduled to launch in 2029.
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- Length of the cable: 7,000 km
- Capacity: 1 petabit per second
- Launch: 2029
- Connection: US and France
- Type: underwater fiber optic cable
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