NEC signs supply contract for I-2SEA India-Southeast Asia subsea cable system

NEC has signed a supply contract with a Lightstorm-led consortium for the I-2SEA subsea fiber-optic cable system connecting India, Malaysia, and Singapore. The 3,600 km cable aims to enhance regional capacity and resilience against rising AI and cloud traffic demands. It is scheduled to enter service in 2029.

NEC signed a supply contract with a Lightstorm-led consortium for the I-2SEA submarine fiber-optic cable linking India, Malaysia, Singapore. * System spans about 3,600 km; designed to boost regional capacity, route diversity, network resilience amid rising AI and cloud traffic. * Cable is scheduled to enter service in 2029. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. NEC Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 03, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here