PLDT builds $75M PH link of Asia Direct Cable, boosts Intra-Asia Connectivity
The constructionof the9,400-kilometer subsea cable will commence in the Philippines and targetcompletion ofall landing links is end of 2023.
- The constructionof the9,400-kilometer subsea cable will commence in the Philippines and targetcompletion ofall landing links is end of 2023.
- "Along with PLDT's existing international submarine cable systems, the Asia Direct Cable will boost and diversify the Philippines' connectivity within the Asian region," said PLDT President & CEO, Al S. Panlilio.
- Once fully equipped, this will provide PLDT an additional international network capacity of at least 36Tbps for faster delivery of hyperscale data across East and Southeast Asia.
- "The Asia Direct Cable will strongly bolster PLDT's mission to make the Philippines the next hyperscaler destination in Asia-Pacific.