Submarine cables are the foundation of global communications, carrying more than 95% of international data and calls, including financial transactions, video calls, and entertainment streaming services.
The “Fastnet” cable has an exceptional capacity of over 320 terabits per second, which is equivalent to streaming 12.5 million HD movies simultaneously, according to a report by CNBC.
This project aims to meet the increasing demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and edge computing applications that rely on the “Amazon Web Services” infrastructure.
In this context, Matt Reeder, Vice President of Core Networks at “Amazon Web Services,” stated: “Submarine cables are a fundamental element in connecting the world digitally. Without them, we would have to rely on satellites, which are a slower and more expensive option and do not provide sufficient capacity for what our customers and the Internet in general need.”
The “Fastnet” cable is expected to begin operating in 2028, which will enhance the capacity of Amazon’s global network and increase its resilience in the face of potential failures and outages.
Although the company did not disclose the total cost of the project, “Fastnet” is a strategic step that strengthens Amazon’s position in the submarine communications market, which is witnessing strong competition between giant companies such as “Google,” “Meta,” and “Microsoft,” which in turn have invested in similar projects in recent years.
With this step, Amazon is placing itself at the heart of a global race to strengthen the transoceanic Internet, amid the increasing reliance on cloud data and artificial intelligence as key drivers of the modern digital economy.
