Google, Meta set to challenge Jio, Airtel with new subsea cable projects

Global tech giants like Google and Meta are investing billions in submarine cable infrastructure in India, a move that is likely to challenge local data giants Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Tata Communications amid the nation’s data centre boom, according to a report by The Economic Times.

Independent players such as Sify Technologies and Lightstorm are gaining traction, offering cost-effective landing solutions compared to telecom incumbents like Airtel and Tata Communications.