Telecom firms urge India to ease regulations on subsea cables to boost global connectivity.

Telecom giants and Indian operators are pushing for easier regulations and lower fees to boost the country's submarine fiber cable industry. India aims to expand its subsea cable network to become a global hub, with plans to add five more cables and enhance cable landing stations. Current bureaucratic hurdles, such as long approval processes for repairs, are seen as major obstacles. Industry leaders, including Meta and Airtel, are advocating for policy reforms to support growth and resilience in the face of rising data demands and recent disruptions.