Airtel launches high capacity submarine cable

"IMEWE  will open a second gateway for Airtel’s customers to the European market from Asia via Mumbai," the company said in a statement.

It will provide alternate routes for meeting the bandwidth requirements and diversity needs of the customers.

"The commencement of IMEWE cable system will significantly enhance the connectivity from Asia to Western Europe and Middle East by offering high speed and diverse connectivity," said Ajay Chitkara, chief executive officer global data business Bharti Airtel.