SIGNALInfrastructure Software·Jul 2, 2026, 1:40 PMSignal75Medium term

Lightstorm to launch India-Malaysia-Singapore subsea cable system with Microsoft, Singtel, and Tata Communications

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Lightstorm to launch India-Malaysia-Singapore subsea cable system with Microsoft, Singtel, and Tata Communications

Follows Tata’s earlier announcement it would be investing in the consortium

Why this matters
Why now

The increasing demand for data and cloud services across Asia, driven by AI and general digitalization, necessitates robust subsea cable infrastructure to connect major economic hubs.

Why it’s important

This submarine cable project signifies a critical expansion of digital infrastructure connecting key Asian markets, enhancing data transfer capabilities and supporting burgeoning digital economies.

What changes

Connectivity between India, Malaysia, and Singapore will be significantly bolstered, potentially reducing latency and increasing bandwidth for businesses and consumers in these regions.

Winners
  • · Lightstorm
  • · Microsoft
  • · Singtel
  • · Tata Communications
Losers
    Second-order effects
    Direct

    Companies operating in India, Malaysia, and Singapore will benefit from improved network performance and reliability.

    Second

    Enhanced digital connectivity could attract more foreign investment in data-intensive industries to these regions.

    Third

    Increased data flow through this artery could further entrench regional digital economies, fostering greater integration.

    Editorial confidence: 90 / 100 · Structural impact: 60 / 100
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