NTT Communications(NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business arm within the NTT Group announced today that PLDT, the leading telecom and digital services provider in the Philippines, has strengthened its global network infrastructure by leveraging the 100 gigabit-per-second (100Gbps) connectivity powered by its Tier 1 Global IP backbone.
This ultra-high capacity will help PLDT improve internet speeds for both individual and enterprise customers. With the 100Gbps ultra-bandwidth connectivity, PLDT will be able to handle traffic bursts and scale-up faster to accommodate subscriber demands. The upgrade also aligns to PLDT’s initiatives to expand and upgrade its access and transport networks.
According to global statistics reports, the Philippines along with the rest of Asia has seen an upsurge in demand for international bandwidth, with a significant 300% growth over the last four years.
NTT Com claims that it deployed the world’s first 100Gbps digital coherent technology on its transpacific submarine cable system PC-1 and Asia Submarine-Cable Express (ASE) in 2013 and 2014 respectively, to support the ever growing high-bandwidth data demand globally.
Manuel V. Pangilinan, Chairman and CEO of PLDT
Strengthening our connectivity with NTT Com’s industry-leading Tier 1 IP backbone provides a solid foundation for PLDT and our customers to adopt new business models that will enable all to transform digitally and to connect the Philippines with the global market seamlessly.
Hideaki Ozaki, President and CEO of NTT Com Asia
We believe the enhanced connectivity for PLDT will largely increase its capacity in handling the anticipated massive explosion of data driven by the rise of disruptive technologies such as Cloud, Big Data, IoT and video streaming.
