Meta has announced its plans to lay the world's first internet cable with a record bandwidth of 1 petabit per second. The cable, named Petal, is set to connect the USA and France by 2029.
Technical Specifications of the Cable
The Petal cable will utilize innovative technology that allows for double the data transmission without increasing energy consumption. This is achieved through the use of two optical cores within a single fiber, ensuring incredible data transfer speeds.
The Importance of the New Connection
The laying of this new submarine cable is crucial for reducing the risk of outages and delays in the operation of American services in Europe. Currently, submarine cables are the primary means of data transmission between servers on different continents, and this new line is expected to significantly enhance this infrastructure.