Reliance Jio Infocomm announced it is constructing the largest international submarine cable system centered on India.

The proposed submarine cable system will provide more than 200Tbps of capacity spanning over 16,000 kilometers.

Jio, in conjunction with several key global partners and submarine cable supplier SubCom, is currently deploying two next generation cables to support the extraordinary growth in data demand across the region.

The India-Asia-Xpress (IAX) system connects India eastbound to Singapore and beyond, while the India-Europe-Xpress (IEX) system connects India westbound to the Middle East and Europe. The systems will interconnect as well as connect to the world’s top interexchange points and content hubs for extension of service globally.

IAX and IEX will enhance the ability for consumer and enterprise users to access content and cloud services in and out of India.

“Jio is taking a leadership role in the construction of the first of its kind, India-centric IAX and IEX subsea systems to meet the demands of Streaming Video, Remote Workforce, 5G, IoT, and beyond,” said  Mathew Oommen, President of Reliance Jio.

The IAX system connects India to Asia Pacific markets with express connectivity from Mumbai and Chennai to Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. The IEX system extends India’s connectivity to Italy, landing in Savona, and additional landings in the Middle East and North Africa.

Apart from the seamless connection of the IAX and IEX sub-sea systems, the two systems are also connected to the Reliance Jio Global Fiber Network beyond Asia Pacific and Europe, connecting to both the east and west coast of the USA. IAX is expected to be ready for service mid-2023, while IEX will be ready for service in early 2024.