New Delhi,jun 30
Tata Communications is expanding its Tata Global Network (TGN) capabilities by integrating a new subsea cable system between Mumbai and Singapore, according to a company press release.The global communications technology provider is also investing as a consortium member in a separate subsea cable system connecting Chennai to Singapore, which has an expected Ready for Service (RFS) timeline of Q4 2029.
The strategic investments in subsea cable infrastructure involve the acquisition of significant fiber capacity. The company aims to strengthen its connectivity solutions between Mumbai and Chennai, which are emerging AI hubs in India, and Singapore, a leading cloud and AI ecosystem in Asia.According to the company, the India-Singapore subsea route serves as a high-capacity, low-latency pathway that underpins enterprise, cloud, and hyperscaler traffic between India, Southeast Asia, and global markets.
The capacity expansion on the TGN network is intended to address growing bandwidth and AI-driven data demands for enterprises across Asia and globally, while supporting the data centre ecosystem with scalable connectivity.”As global demand for digital and AI-driven services continues to accelerate, these investments reinforce our commitment to building future-ready digital infrastructure at scale,” said Genius Wong, Executive Vice President – Core and Next-Gen Connectivity Services, and Chief Technology Officer, Tata Communications.
“By combining subsea capacity enhancement with both short term and long-term strategic investments, we are strengthening the reliability, scalability and performance of connectivity solutions for our customers across one of the world’s busiest digital corridors,” Wong added.The executive added that these enhancements align with the long-term strategy of the company to expand its global subsea network footprint, provide business outcome solutions to customers, and reinforce the position of India as a digital hub.
