[cjaackie]

hyperscalers are amazing, it's hard to comprehend what's the inflection point financially for them to undergo such a massive investment. Just a matter of time I suppose given all the other things you do at that incredibe scale.

[toast0]

Many of these cable projects are less about saving money on buy vs lease, and more about wanting to have more data transmission capacity between the points on the cable.

[RoderickBeck]

It is about expense. It is cheaper to own than to rent if your traffic is great enough. And ownership provides control and better management.