Reliance Jio launches new submarine cable system; internet speeds to touch 100 Gbps

Reliance Jio has launched Asia-Africa-Europe (AAE-1) submarine cable system which will provide higher internet speeds to its customers. 

In a statement, Mathew Oommen, President, Reliance Jio said, “The new terabit capacity and 100 Gbps direct connectivity to global content hubs and interconnection points ensure that Jio will continue to offer its customers the most exceptional high speed internet and digital service experience.” 

Due to its advanced design and route, AAE-1 provides one of the lowest latency routes between Hong Kong, India, Middle East and Europe with the fewest hops, Reliance Jio said. 

AAE-1 is the longest 100Gbps technology based submarine system which will stretch over 25,000 km from Marseille, France to Hong Kong, with 21 cable landings across Asia and Europe. 

AAE-1 cable system deploys state-of-the-art 100 Gbps transmission technology, with a minimum design capacity of 40 Tbps.