Reliance Jio, India’s number one telecom operator will land the next generation multi-terabit India-Asia-Xpress (IAX) undersea cable system in Hulhumale, Maldives. As a result of which, Hulhumale shall be able to directly connect to the world’s major internet hubs in Singapore and India. Uz Fayyaz Ismail, Minister of
Economic Development, said that this will open up vast opportunities for the people in the Maldives by providing them with a high-quality, secure, and affordable internet experience. IAX will support the explosive growth in data demand expected from the new initiatives being launched by the government of Maldives, added Oommen.
For all those who are unaware of the fact that the IAX system originates from Mumbai in the west and connects directly to Singapore with branches including additional landings in Thailand, Malaysia, and India. IAX is expected to be ready for service by the end of 2023.