Reliance Jio has announced that it will bring its multi-terabit India-Asia-Xpress (IAX) undersea cable system to the Maldives. This system will connect the island nation to the internet hubs in India and Singapore.

The high-speed and high-capacity IAX undersea cable system will connect the island of Hulhumale, which is located in the south of North Malé Atoll in the Maldives, to the major internet hubs. This will deliver secure, high-quality, and affordable internet service in the country.

Mathew Oommen, the President at Reliance Jio, stated how today’s global economy struggle with low-latency broadband for connecting people, businesses, content, and online services. With the IAX system in place, the Maldives aims to boost its social as well as economical development. The move will allow the citizens to access high-speed internet connection at affordable prices. Plus, this partnership also helps support Web 3.0-capable internet services.