Introducing the Candle Subsea Cable, Updates to Our Asia-Pacific Connectivity Projects

We’re introducing Candle, a new submarine cable connecting countries across East Asia and Southeast Asia. We’re also announcing several updates to our subsea cables across the Asia-Pacific, includi…

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Overview

The article introduces Candle, a new submarine cable system aimed at enhancing connectivity across East and Southeast Asia, while also providing updates on existing subsea cable projects in the Asia-Pacific region. It highlights the importance of robust infrastructure for internet users in the region and outlines Meta's commitment to improving global connectivity.

What You'll Learn

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How to leverage subsea cable technology for enhanced connectivity

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Why the Asia-Pacific region is critical for global internet infrastructure

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When to consider investing in submarine cable projects for regional connectivity

Key Questions Answered

What is the capacity and reach of the Candle subsea cable?
The Candle subsea cable will span 8,000 kilometers and connect over 580 million people across Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, with a capacity of 570 terabits per second (Tbps).
What updates were made to the Bifrost and Echo subsea cables?
The Bifrost cable now connects Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, and the United States, with an expected connection to Mexico in 2026, adding over 260 Tbps of redundancy. Echo delivers 260 Tbps of capacity between Guam and California.
How do the new subsea cables enhance connectivity in the Asia-Pacific region?
The new subsea cables, including Candle, Bifrost, Echo, and Apricot, will provide intra-Asia connectivity and transpacific links to the Americas, significantly improving the scale and reliability of telecommunications in the region.

Key Statistics & Figures

Candle subsea cable capacity
570 terabits per second
Tbps
Bifrost cable redundancy
over 260 Tbps
This redundancy adds resilience to the transpacific digital route.
Echo cable capacity
260 Tbps
This capacity connects Guam and California, with future options for Asia connectivity.

Technologies & Tools

Submarine Cable
Candle
To enhance connectivity across East and Southeast Asia.
Submarine Cable
Bifrost
To increase transpacific capacity and provide redundancy.
Submarine Cable
Echo
To connect Guam and California with future Asia connectivity options.
Submarine Cable
Apricot
To connect Japan, Taiwan, and Guam, with extensions planned to the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore.

Key Actionable Insights

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Investing in subsea cable infrastructure can significantly enhance regional connectivity and access to emerging technologies.
As the Asia-Pacific region hosts over 58% of the world's internet users, robust infrastructure is crucial for meeting the growing demand for online services.
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Collaborating with telecommunications companies can leverage advanced cable technologies for better bandwidth.
The Candle cable utilizes 24 fiber-pair technology, which is essential for delivering high-capacity bandwidth similar to existing systems.