This new development is the latest in a series of expansions and upgrades to the TGN, and makes Tata Communications the only provider to offer a truly global network through its world-wide cable network. The cable network boasts significant depth in key emerging markets including China, India, South Africa as well as the Gulf region and currently covers nearly 20% of the world’s internet routes reaching over 240 countries and territories.

The TGN-Gulf cable uses market-leading fibre optic connectivity to bring unmatched capacity and secure, scalable high speed bandwidth to all the key cities in the region, and the rest of the world. It will provide city-to-city connections in contrast to more traditional networks which only link cable landing stations. This approach is more cost-effective, flexible, provides a faster time to market and is easier to maintain and manage.