MANILA, Philippines,
Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/
-- PLDT Inc. officially fired up the US-Transpacific Jupiter
Cable system, the Philippines'
fastest, direct data cable link to the US and Japan. This latest cable system will immensely
boost the country's international data capacity and advance the
digital infrastructure needed to further spur the country's
economic growth.
PLDT activated country's link to the newest international
submarine cable with some of the top enterprises from the country's
major industries, key officials from the government, and diplomatic
partners. "The PLDT Group takes pride in leading our nation's
digital advancement, made possible through dynamic synergies with
government and private sector partners," PLDT and Smart President
and CEO Alfredo S. Panlilio said as
he acknowledged event guests.
The 14,000-kilometer Jupiter
Cable system is the newest international gateway connecting
the Philippines directly from
PLDT's cable landing station in Daet, Camarines Norte to
Japan and the US West Coast.
Already ahead in terms of international capacities among
Philippine telcos, Jupiter will triple PLDT's international
capacity to about 60 Terabit/s, further cementing its lead in the
industry and reinforcing its commitment to driving the country's
digital capabilities forward.
Together with a sound investment environment, robust ICT
capabilities, and available local data center infrastructure, the
capacity offered by Jupiter is expected to help promote
the Philippines to global
hyperscalers and position the country as the new digital hub in the
Asia-Pacific.
"This milestone immensely strengthens our thrust in helping us
position the Philippines as the
next hyperscaler hub of Asia-Pacific and enriching the country's
Hyperscale Ecosystem," said PLDT and Smart FVP and Head of
Enterprise Business Group Jojo G. Gendrano.
"It will also enable us to increase international capacity into
our data centers — now a major component of the country's digital
ecosystem — and enhance the attractiveness of the country as an
investment destination. Our network of VITRO data centers, with our
newest to be built in Sta. Rosa, readies the country to service and
drive this rising industry," he added.
Currently, PLDT has extensive participation in 16 international
submarine cable networks and is set to expand further with the
completion of two more major international cable systems, namely
Asia Direct Cable (ADC) and the APRICOT cable system, set to be
completed in the next two years. It also operates the most
expansive fiber optic network among local ISPs at 803,000
kilometers.