Low-latency route between Hong Kong and U.S. to be completed by summer
2018
EATONTOWN, N.J., USA and HONG KONG, Oct. 12, 2016 – TE SubCom, a TE
Connectivity Ltd. company and an industry pioneer in undersea communications
technology, along with Facebook, Google, and PLDC (Pacific Light Data Communication
Co. Ltd.), today announced that they will co-build the Pacific Light Cable
Network (PLCN), a 12,800 km transpacific submarine cable system that will
provide the first direct undersea route between Hong Kong and Los Angeles, California (USA) with ultra-high capacity transmission.
Scheduled for commercial launch in summer of 2018, PLCN will include TE
SubCom’s C+L technology, a major step forward in available cable transmission
capacity that effectively doubles the available bandwidth and capacity per
fiber pair over a traditional C-band-only designed system. Once completed, PLCN
will be the highest-capacity transpacific route.
“PLCN will be among the lowest-latency fiber optic routes between Hong
Kong and the U.S. and the first to connect directly using ultra-high-capacity transmission,”
said Mr.Wei Junkang, the chairman of PLDC. “It is certainly gratifying that global
technology companies like Google and Facebook have become co-investors in PLCN.
It is a strong signal that PLCN will be trusted to address the capacity needs
for internet and international communications services throughout the Pacific
Rim. We envision this deployment as the initial step in PLDC’s construction of
a global network.”
“PLCN will showcase the ultra-high-capacity designs and industry-leading
wet plant technologies that have enabled TE SubCom to become the manufacturing
partner of choice for the world’s most advanced undersea networks,” said Aaron
Stucki, president of TE SubCom.
About PLDC
Pacific Light Data Communication Co., Limited (PLDC), a new company
located in Hong Kong, the heart of Asia, is set to become a leading regional
broadband communications service provider that will build and operate the first
subsea cable directly connecting Hong Kong and the US. They offer highly reliable, comprehensive
end-to-end solutions bringing together state-of-the-art technologies, to
support our customers with instant access to the world.
About TE SubCom
TE SubCom (SubCom), a TE Connectivity Ltd. company, is an industry
pioneer in undersea communications technology and marine services, and a leading
global supplier for today’s undersea communications requirements. As a
vertically integrated supplier, SubCom designs, manufactures, deploys, and
maintains the industry’s most reliable fiber optic cable systems. Its solutions
include long-haul and regional systems, repeaterless networks, capacity
upgrades, offshore oil and gas, and scientific research applications. SubCom
brings end-to-end network knowledge and global experience to support on-time
delivery and the needs of customers worldwide. To date, the company has
deployed more than 100 cable systems and enough subsea communication cable to
circle the globe 15 times at the equator. For more information, visit
www.SubCom.com
About TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is a $12 billion global technology leader. Their
connectivity and sensor solutions are essential in today’s increasingly connected
world. They collaborate with engineers
to transform their concepts into creations - redefining what’s possible using
intelligent, efficient and high-performing TE products and solutions proven in
harsh environments. Their 72,000 people, including over 7,000 engineers, partner with customers in
close to 150 countries across a wide range of industries. www.TE.com
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