New Launch14 Oct 2025, 12:37 pm
Airtel partners with Google to establish India’s first mega AI hub and data center in Visakhapatnam
AI Summary
Bharti Airtel, in partnership with Google, is set to establish India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This strategic partnership involves a $15 billion (USD) investment over five years (2026-2030) in a multi-faceted project that includes a gigawatt-scale data center, a robust subsea network, clean energy, and a state-of-the-art Cable Landing Station (CLS). Airtel will also create a high-capacity, low-latency fiber network to deliver faster experiences to Google users and customers, increase the resilience and capacity of India's digital backbone, and drive digital inclusivity and transformation across India.
Key Highlights
- Airtel and Google to establish India’s first mega AI hub and data center in Visakhapatnam.
- Google to invest approximately $15 billion (USD) over five years in the project.
- Airtel to create a robust intra-city and inter-city fiber network as part of the project.
- The partnership aims to increase the resilience and capacity of India's digital backbone.
- The initiative is expected to drive digital inclusivity and transformation across India.