Andhra set to emerge as third subsea hub following datacentre buildout
The State is seeing investments from Microsoft and Google, who are building fresh subsea cable infrastructure, currently concentrated in Mumbai and Chennai
Andhra Pradesh is poised to become India's third subsea hub following a datacentre buildout in the region. Major tech companies like Microsoft and Google are investing in new subsea cable systems to connect India to Southeast Asia and beyond. Microsoft is part of the I-2SEA Submarine Cable System, while Google is building the America-India Connect system, both of which will land in Visakhapatnam.
This will establish Andhra Pradesh as a key digital international gateway, connecting India with Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, the Middle East, and Europe. Google's Visakhapatnam facility will primarily focus on inference, with plans to acquire renewable energy and minimize water usage for the project. The cable system is set to be operational by late 2029, addressing the need for strategic internet connectivity and resilience against geopolitical risks.
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