The largest service provider in Guam, DOCOMO PACIFIC has selected Ciena to build Guam’s first 200G optical transport network to deliver a flexible mix of 10G and 100GE services over a single 200G wavelength for enterprise, government and carrier customers. With this network, DOCOMO PACIFIC will also be able to provide high speed (10/40/100G) cross-connect services at cable landing stations to international carriers as the country is a critical communications gateway between APAC and North America.
Powered by Ciena’s 6500 Packet-Optical Platform, this network will link all major communications hubs on the island, including three cable landing stations, via a ring-protected, underground fiber optic backbone. Since merging with Marianas Cablevision in 2013, DOCOMO PACIFIC has made significant investments to enhance its hybrid fiber-coax and 3G/4G wireless backhaul network by increasing the number of fiber optic cables along all of its routes. The company has also made the strategic choice to bury its backbone fiber network and implement a ring-protected architecture to ensure resiliency.
Jonathan Kriegel, President and CEO, DOCOMO PACIFIC
Our investment in Ciena’s proven 200G packet-optical technology to power our new network demonstrates that commitment, and provides us significant market advantage. We are pleased to be the first to offer a range of speeds, including those that exceed 100G, to customers in Guam.
Jason Phipps, General Manager and Vice President, North American Sales, Ciena
With a high-capacity, 6500-based network, DOCOMO PACIFIC supports a simplified network architecture with the resiliency, robustness and flexibility to deliver maximum service assurance.
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