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. Microsoft and Lightstorm are among the firms participating in the India-Southeast Asia Submarine Cable System, which will connect India to Southeast Asia. Google is also involved, with its America-India Connect system landing in Visakhapatnam, site of a new Google datacentre complex.
Alexander Smith, Google's executive overseeing physical infrastructure projects in Asia Pacific, stated that the subsea cables will enhance India's connectivity with Southeast Asia, making Visakhapatnam a key digital gateway. Lightstorm CEO Amajit Gupta emphasized the strategic importance of new cable buildout, citing geopolitical risks and the need for resilience.
Both projects require significant inland infrastructure, with Lightstorm planning to build a terrestrial corridor connecting key cities. The rapid growth of AI projects worldwide has led to fiber supply constraints, but both companies are prioritizing renewable energy and water minimisation in their facilities. The new subsea cable system is expected to be operational by late 2029.
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