New I-2SEA Cable to Speed AI Data Flows Between India, Singapore, and Malaysia

Lightstorm, Microsoft, Singtel, and Tata Communications have announced plans to build a new submarine cable called I-2SEA.

The system will connect Hyderabad and Chennai in India with Singapore and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.

The Growing Demand for AI Infrastructure

AI training and inference tasks require fast and reliable connections across regions.

This cable targets the rising needs of hyperscalers and GPU providers in the India-Southeast Asia corridor.

Lightstorm will link the new cable to its existing terrestrial network for wider reach across India.

Future Implications for Digital Connectivity

The project aims for completion in the fourth quarter of 2029.

NEC will supply the system while ASEAN Cableship handles marine installation.

Deep burial of the cable at three metres will help ensure high uptime and protection.

Such infrastructure supports India's growing role in AI infrastructure and regional connectivity.

Everyday users may benefit from more reliable online services as connectivity improves.

The cable adds capacity at a time when data demands continue to climb worldwide.