Reliance Jio Deploying 'Largest' International Submarine Cable System as Data Demand Increasing

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio Infocomm is constructing the largest international submarine cable system centered on India. The mobile broadband digital service provider is working with several key global partners and submarine cable supplier SubCom is currently deploying two next-generation cables to support data demand growth across the region.

The India-Asia-Xpress (IAX) system will connect India to Singapore and beyond, while the India-Europe-Xpress (IEX) system will connect India to the Middle East and Europe. The IAX system will have express connectivity from Mumbai and Chennai to Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. The IEX system will extend India's connectivity to Italy, landing in Savona, with additional landings in the Middle East and North Africa.

Mathew Oommen, President, Reliance Jio said, "To meet the demands of Streaming Video, Remote Workforce, 5G, IoT, and beyond, Jio is taking a leadership role in the construction of the first of its kind, India-centric IAX and IEX subsea systems. Implementing these critical initiatives in the shadow of a global pandemic is a challenge, but the ongoing pandemic has only accelerated the digital transformation and the necessity of high-performance global connectivity for the delivery of a richer experience to enterprises and consumers."