Major Digital Infrastructure Boost for Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam (Vizag) is set to receive a major digital infrastructure upgrade with Sritech Data Ltd announcing plans to establish a Cable Landing Station (CLS) in the city with an investment of ₹1,800 crore.
This development is expected to significantly enhance India’s subsea connectivity network and strengthen Vizag’s position as an emerging digital hub.
Key Highlights of the Project
Subsea Cable Connectivity
The upcoming Cable Landing Station will provide direct subsea cable connectivity from Singapore, improving international data transfer capabilities and internet backbone strength for the region.
Global Partnership
The project will be developed in collaboration with Orange Group, a leading global telecom player, ensuring advanced infrastructure and global connectivity standards.
Support for Data Centres
The CLS will act as a crucial supporting infrastructure for hyperscale data centres, which are rapidly expanding in Visakhapatnam and across Andhra Pradesh.
Project Timeline
- Target completion: 36 months
- Investment: ₹1,800 crore
- Location: Visakhapatnam (Vizag)
Boost to Vizag’s Digital Economy
This development is expected to play a key role in transforming Vizag into a major digital infrastructure hub in India. With increasing investments in AI, data centres, and telecom infrastructure, the city is steadily becoming a strategic location for global technology companies.
The Cable Landing Station will:
- Improve international internet connectivity
- Strengthen data centre ecosystem
- Attract more global tech investments
- Support AI and cloud infrastructure growth
- Boost employment in tech and telecom sectors
Vizag Emerging as a Data Economy Hub
With multiple infrastructure projects, including AI data centres and now subsea cable connectivity, Visakhapatnam is rapidly emerging as one of India’s most important data economy hubs.
This project further strengthens Andhra Pradesh’s vision of becoming a leading state in digital infrastructure, technology, and innovation.
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