Big tech submarine cables may see govt infra support

Following announcements by Google, Meta, and telecom operators to invest in submarine fiber cables in the country, the focus is now on establishing repair and maintenance infrastructure along the Indian coastline, sources said. This step aims to address cable cuts more effectively and reduce associated costs.

The companies, however, are looking at building the infrastructure with support from the government as setting up cable depots, Indian submarine cable repair vessels, trained crew, and skilled engineers, will entail huge costs.