Submarine internet cables shift to Indian Ocean, benefiting India
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Internet service providers are shifting submarine cable routes away from the South China Sea toward the Indian Ocean to ensure better connectivity and avoid geopolitical tensions.
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Dainik BhaskarThe brief
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- Global internet traffic is transitioning to new submarine cable routes across the Indian Ocean to bypass congested and volatile areas like the South China Sea.
- This shift is turning Indian cities like Mumbai and Chennai into major global digital hubs.
- Submarine cables are critical infrastructure that handle 99% of global data traffic.
- Securing these routes provides India with strategic advantages and attracts significant investment from global technology firms.
What to watch next
- Growth of Chennai and Mumbai as major global internet hubs
- Impact of increased submarine cable capacity on India's digital economy
- Adoption of the new TRAI digital connectivity rating platform
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NamedIndia · China · Chennai · Mumbai · Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
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