Expansion of India’s Undersea Cable Network
- India is enhancing its undersea cable network with two new systems, the India Asia Xpress (IAX) and the India Europe Xpress (IEX), set to launch in the next three months.
- The IAX will connect Chennai and Mumbai with Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia, while the IEX links these cities to France, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Djibouti.
- These cables, over 15,000 kilometers in total length, are owned by Reliance Jio with investment from China Mobile.
Significance of Submarine Cables
- Submarine cables are vital for global communications, they carry over 99% of international internet traffic.
- They enable critical services such as commerce, financial transactions, government activities, digital health and education.
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