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Tata Communications has announced a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deploy a high-capacity, AI-optimized national long-distance network across India. The initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of generative AI, cloud innovation, and high-performance computing by connecting AWS infrastructure in Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai.
The purpose-built network will feature low-latency, high-bandwidth express routes, enabling seamless data transfer and real-time processing for compute-intensive workloads. It is designed to support applications across sectors such as healthcare, finance, education, and retail, empowering Indian enterprises to build, train, and scale AI models efficiently.
Key highlights of the collaboration:
- Infrastructure scale: One of Tata Communications’ largest network deployments, with 7.2 Tbps capacity and 18,000 km cable length
- Security and compliance: Incorporates AWS-grade technologies and adheres to Indian regulatory standards for data integrity and privacy
- Technology enablement: Supports next-gen workloads including 5G, generative AI, and machine learning
“This marks our largest-ever National Long-Distance program,” said Genius Wong, CTO of Tata Communications. “Together with AWS, we’re ushering in an AI era in India with a network that anticipates the needs of tomorrow”.
Jesse Dougherty, VP of Network Edge Services at AWS, added, “This infrastructure will empower our customers in India to innovate at scale and drive growth in the country’s rapidly expanding digital economy”.
The project is expected to be completed by FY26, with a capital investment of approximately ₹430 crore ($50m). It positions India as a key hub for AI-powered innovation and reinforces Tata Communications’ role as a long-term partner for global technology leaders.
