Google's new undersea internet cable is coming to Brazil; know more

Google is at the forefront of expanding the connectivity global market with the launch of the Firmina submarine cable.

Named after the Brazilian writer Firmina dos Reis, Cape Firmina promises to revolutionize communications between the United States and South America, with an imminent arrival in Brazil.

Cape Firmina is already in Uruguay and is about to land in Brazil later this year, according to company estimates. Its route departs from the east coast of the United States, crosses the Caribbean and divides into two distinct routes.

One of them ends near Buenos Aires, Argentina, while the other extends to the Praia Grande region, on the coast of São Paulo.

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Composed of 12 pairs of optical fibers, the Firmina cable is the result of work by the company SubCom and is stands out as the longest submarine cable to transmit signals without the need for reinforcements along its length. path.

The innovation resides in the dependence of only a single source of energy at one of its ends.

Google already uses other submarine cables, such as Tannat, which connects Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina, and Monet, which establishes a route similar to Cable Firmina, connecting Brazil to the USA.

The company is also a partner of Cabo Junior, which connects Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo. The presence of the Firmina cable will not only have a positive impact for Google, but will also be available to other interested parties.

The time difference on the Brazilian internet will be reduced by 4.7%, providing a more fluid and agile online experience.

The prices of Traffic IP should decrease by 17%, making online transactions more accessible. An increase of 37% in available bandwidth per user is expected by 2027, ensuring an enriching online experience for Brazilians.

Investment in the Firmina cable will also have significant economic repercussions, with estimates of move businesses valued at more than 124 billion dollars, evidencing the positive impact on the economy Of region.

The new undersea cable represents a milestone and advances in global interconnection, making it faster and more efficient. Its arrival on Brazilian soil symbolizes Google's commitment to strengthening digital ties between nations and envisions a future of greater connectivity.

The tribute to Firmina dos Reis, combined with substantial benefits in speed, latency and capacity, makes Cape Firmina made a significant contribution to the advancement of communications and technology in South America.

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