ORCA

Overview

ORCA is an intercontinental submarine cable with a total length of 12,482 km, scheduled to be ready for service in 2027. The cable connects Taiwan and the United States, facilitating data exchange between these regions.

Route and Landings

• Taiwan: Toucheng
• United States: Hermosa Beach, CA
• United States: Manchester, CA

Ownership and Operators

The cable is operated by Meta.

Status and Timeline

ORCA is expected to be ready for service in 2027.

Strategic Context

This intercontinental link supports various types of traffic including financial services, cloud computing, and content delivery. The cable connects Taiwan with the United States, facilitating data exchange between these regions. Meta, a leading global technology company, is the sole owner of ORCA. Meta operates in numerous countries worldwide, providing social media, messaging, and other digital services to billions of users. The United States, particularly California, is a major technology center hosting numerous data centers and cloud service providers. ORCA’s route enhances the reliability and capacity of data flows between these key markets.