Internet News: Major Undersea Cable Projects Set to Boost Digital Connectivity
Transforming Digital Connectivity in India
Internet news is buzzing as new undersea cable projects are launched, promising to reshape the landscape of digital connectivity in India. The highly anticipated 2Africa Pearls, IAX, and IEX cables are set to go live between October and next March, boosting existing capacity by more than four times.
Enhancing the Telecom Market
- The 2Africa system, spanning over 45,000 km, is backed by major players such as Bharti Airtel and Meta.
- With a capacity of 180 terabits per second (tbps), it connects 33 countries, including Airtel's station in Mumbai.
- IAX and IEX will have over 200 tbps each, enhancing connections to the Persian Gulf and Europe.
Experts predict these cables will greatly improve internet services across platforms like 5G and AI applications, attracting large investments from data centre operators. Currently, India hosts 17 international cables and has plans for new installations to further enhance its global telecom standing.
Market Impact and Future Outlook
- India's user base surpasses 1.2 billion, making it a colossal telecom market.
- Per capita data usage in India is soaring, with expectations reaching 28 GB per month.
- Major tech companies are investing in Indian data centres, confirming India's critical position in the global data economy.
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