New Delhi, March 27 -- In a bid to meet growing data demand and provide faster speeds for apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, and YouTube, tech giant Meta has moved a step ahead on its Project Waterworth. The 50,000-km undersea cable project, the world's longest such initiative, will connect India, the US, Brazil, South Africa, and other key locations.

The company has entered into talks with local players such as Airtel, Jio, Tata Communications, and Lightstorm to land its cable in the country, three executives in the know said.

Along with other subsea cables coming to India, once implemented, Meta's Waterworth cable line will provide users in the country with better internet speeds, low latency, and lag-free experience on apps like Instagra...