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Meta is reportedly planning a $10 billion, globe-spanning subsea internet cable

Meta is said to be planning a $10 billion undersea fiber-optic cable that will span the world. The cable will reportedly steer clear of geopolitical hotbeds and give Meta more control over its infrastructure.

The cable would give it greater ownership over its infrastructure in the aim of ensuring its services are as stable as possible, though ISPs and mobile providers will still of course be responsible for keeping users' devices connected. Investigators believe that a Chinese commercial trawler — possibly acting under the influence of Russian intelligence — cut the cables by dragging its anchor along the seabed. These are the best Lego Black Friday deals you can get this year, including steep discounts on Super Mario and Star Wars sets.

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