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AI Impact Summit: Google Announces Plans to Build Three New Subsea Cables From India, Four Fiber-Optic Routes

TT Editor·Updated: 18 Feb 2026 7:55 pm IST
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AI Impact Summit: Google Announces Plans to Build Three New Subsea Cables From India, Four Fiber-Optic Routes

At the AI Impact Summit, Google unveiled its ambitious initiative named America-India Connect, which is part of a broader $15 billion investment in AI infrastructure in India over the next five years. This initiative aims to transform the digital landscape by establishing a new international subsea gateway in Visakhapatnam. Google plans to construct three new subsea cables that will enhance connectivity between India and key global locations, including Singapore, South Africa, and Australia. Additionally, the project will introduce four strategic fiber-optic routes that will link the United States with India and various destinations across the Southern Hemisphere. This development is expected to bolster internet speed, reliability, and accessibility, thereby supporting India's growing digital economy and enhancing its role in the global technology landscape.

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