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Kripa B March 27th, 2026 8:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Seeks Contingency Plans From Telcos Over Subsea Cable Risks: Report

The Centre has asked telecom companies and subsea cable operators to conduct a risk analysis of India’s exposure to potential damage to critical undersea data pipelines that crisscross the oceans and to develop fallback options as conflict escalates in West Asia, according to an Economic Times report dated March 27, 2026, citing sources familiar with the matter. Strategic Importance of the Strait of Hormuz The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has... Read More

Kripa B March 18th, 2026 9:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

Data Centre Capacity in India Crosses 1,500 MW: Govt

India’s data centre industry has witnessed steady growth over the past five years, with total capacity increasing from 375 MW in 2020 to over 1,500 MW in 2025, reflecting the country’s accelerating digital transformation and rising demand for data storage, according to a statement by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology dated March 18, 2026. Data Centres Spread Across the Country According to information presented in the Lok Sabha... Read More

Kripa B October 14th, 2025 3:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

Adani, Airtel Partner with Google to Set Up India’s First AI Hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Adani Enterprises, through its joint venture company AdaniConneX, and Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel have entered into a strategic partnership with Google to establish India's first Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, in a move aimed at accelerating AI adoption and strengthening the nation's digital infrastructure. "This landmark initiative will accelerate the adoption of AI across India, strengthen the country's digital backbone and bring Google's full AI-stack and... Read More

Kripa B July 10th, 2025 10:52 AM 0 COMMENTS

Telecom Egypt and KareXpert Partner to Launch AI-Powered Digital Healthcare Platform

Telecom Egypt has announced a strategic partnership with Reliance Jio-backed KareXpert to launch a digital healthcare platform in Egypt. The collaboration integrates artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into a unified system designed to enhance hospital efficiency and patient care. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was recently signed during the Africa Health ExCon 2025 conference and exhibition, held in Cairo. Also Read: Swiggy Instamart, Reliance Jio Partner for 10-Minute Delivery of Jio Phones Transforming... Read More

Kripa B June 29th, 2025 5:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

Gujarat Govt Reviews Proposals for Submarine Cable Landing Stations: Report

The Gujarat government is in advanced discussions with Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and three other private entities to establish one or more cable landing stations (CLSs) along its coastline. These critical infrastructure facilities will serve as gateways for international submarine cables, enabling high-speed data transmission between countries and India's terrestrial internet networks. Also Read: Cable Landing Station to Be Set Up in Puri, Odisha Proposals for CLS Development Mona Khandhar,... Read More

Srikapardhi June 12th, 2025 8:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt and ZOI to Construct AAE-2 Subsea Cable System

A consortium of four subsea cable operators—PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and Zain Omantel International (ZOI)—has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct the Asia-Africa-Europe-2 (AAE-2) subsea cable system. The project aims to establish a subsea digital corridor linking Hong Kong and Singapore to Italy, with terrestrial routes running through Thailand, the Arabian Peninsula, and Egypt. Also Read: Tata Communications Launches New Submarine Cable System TGN-IA2 Building the AAE-2... Read More

Kripa B June 4th, 2025 9:52 AM 0 COMMENTS

Tata Communications Launches New Submarine Cable System TGN-IA2

Tata Communications has announced the integration of a new submarine cable system, named TGN-IA2, built by the Asia Direct Cable (ADC) consortium, into its global network infrastructure. "TGN-IA2 will enable customers — including enterprises, hyperscalers, and service providers — to leverage availability of diverse and resilient connectivity solutions from a single provider in their Intra-Asia networks," Tata Communications said on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Lands 2Africa... Read More

Srikapardhi May 6th, 2025 1:10 PM 0 COMMENTS

Lightstorm Completes Integration of Assets Acquired from RTI Cables to Expand Network Infrastructure

Digital network infrastructure solutions provider Lightstorm has announced the completion of the integration of assets acquired from RTI Cables to strengthen data center connectivity in Asia, Australia and the US. According to the company, the integration marks a milestone in Lightstorm's vision to build a digital fabric enhancing its global subsea and terrestrial connectivity. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Lands 2Africa Pearls Subsea Cable in India Strengthening India's Digital Infrastructure Lightstorm... Read More

Kripa B March 28th, 2025 3:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Meta in Talks with Indian Telcos for Project Waterworth’s Cable Landing: Report

Meta is advancing its Project Waterworth, a 50,000-km undersea cable initiative set to become the world's longest. The project aims to enhance internet speeds and reliability across India, the US, Brazil, South Africa, and other key regions, supporting data demand for apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, and YouTube. Now, Meta is in discussions with local telecom players such as Airtel, Jio, Tata Communications, and Lightstorm, to land its subsea cable in... Read More

Srikapardhi March 27th, 2025 1:28 PM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Lands 2Africa Pearls Subsea Cable in India

Indian telecom service provider Bharti Airtel has landed the 2Africa Pearls subsea cable in India, connecting India to Africa, and Europe via the Middle East. Airtel serves as the landing partner in collaboration with center3 and Meta, key investors in the project. Airtel recently landed the SEA-ME-WE-6 cable in Chennai and Mumbai. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Lands SEA-ME-WE 6 Submarine Cable in Chennai Airtel Diversifies Its Global Network "2Africa Pearls... Read More

Srikapardhi March 25th, 2025 7:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Chunghwa Telecom, SK Broadband, SoftBank, and Verizon to Build E2A Subsea Cable System

The E2A consortium—comprising Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), SK Broadband (SKB), SoftBank, and Verizon Business (Verizon)—has announced that it will initiate the construction of a new submarine cable system, "E2A" (East Asia to North America), which will connect Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and the United States. The agreement was signed on March 21 in Seoul, and the consortium has selected Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) to build a transpacific fiber-optic network spanning approximately... Read More

Kripa B March 21st, 2025 6:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

Cable Landing Station to Be Set Up in Puri, Odisha: Report

The Odisha government plans to establish a Cable Landing Station (CLS) in Puri, positioning the state as a key player in the global digital economy. The initiative, led by the Electronics and IT Department, is expected to enhance digital infrastructure, attract technology investments, and generate employment opportunities. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Lands SEA-ME-WE 6 Submarine Cable in Chennai Chief Secretary Reviews Project Progress Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja reviewed the Detailed... Read More