Jio SubCom IAX IEX Subsea Cable Deal Expands India’s Global Connectivity
Subsea cable supplier SubCom will deploy two next‑generation subsea cable systems for Reliance Jio Infocomm (Jio), a leading digital services and mobile operator in India. The Jio SubCom IAX IEX Subsea Cable Deal will significantly increase India‑centric data capacity and strengthen global internet links for Jio customers.
High‑Capacity IAX and IEX Systems Under the Jio SubCom IAX IEX Subsea Cable Deal
Under this agreement, SubCom will design and install two large systems that together span about 16,000 km. Each system will deliver more than 200 Tbit/s of capacity, giving Jio enough bandwidth to support future demand for cloud, video, and 5G services.
The cables use open system technology and advanced wavelength‑switched ROADM/branching units. This design allows rapid upgrades and flexible add/drop of wavelengths at multiple landing points, so Jio can scale capacity and reroute traffic as network needs evolve.
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The India‑Asia‑Xpress (IAX) system will run eastbound from Mumbai and Chennai to Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.
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The India‑Europe‑Xpress (IEX) system will extend westbound from India to Savona, Italy, with additional landings in the Middle East and North Africa.
Global Reach Through Jio’s International Fiber Network
Both IAX and IEX will integrate with the Reliance Jio Global Fiber Network that extends beyond Asia‑Pacific and Europe. Once complete, they will connect onward to the east and west coasts of the United States, turning India into a central hub in a truly global, low‑latency data route.
Jio expects IAX to be ready for service in mid‑2023, while IEX should come online in early 2024. Together, the systems will support the rapid growth of applications such as streaming video, remote work, 5G, and IoT.
Jio’s Vision for India‑Centric Global Subsea Infrastructure
“Jio is taking a leadership role in the construction of the first‑of‑its‑kind, India‑centric IAX and IEX subsea systems,” said Mathew Oommen, President of Reliance Jio. He emphasized that these networks will help meet rising demand from services like streaming video, remote workforce tools, 5G, IoT, and future data‑intensive applications.
By pairing SubCom’s subsea technology with Jio’s growing terrestrial and global fiber assets, the Jio SubCom IAX IEX Subsea Cable Deal positions India as a key transit point for digital traffic between Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
