Globe Telecom Inc. yesterday said it has activated a segment of the $150-million Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network (PDSCN) from Luzon to Mindanao, signaling the start of on-ground connections to serve more customers.
“The activation of the PDSCN Express Route marks another milestone in our journey towards providing inclusive connectivity across the archipelago, especially in underserved and unserved areas. It will also enhance the reliability and resilience of our network given the country’s vulnerability to disasters and calamities,” Joel Agustin, Globe head of network planning and engineering, said in a statement.
Last February 5, Globe’s segment in the PDSCN Express Route was activated, covering Lucena City, Quezon; Boac, Marinduque; Calatrava, Tablas Island, Romblon; Roxas City, Capiz; Placer, Masbate; Palompon, Leyte; Mactan and Talisay City in Cebu; Tagbilaran City, Bohol; and Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental.
To date, Globe said, it has also completed 90 percent of cable landing stations across the archipelago under the $150-million subsea cable project.
Cable landing stations are crucial landing points for undersea fiber-optic cables, which transmit vast amounts of internet data across oceans, Globe added.
“The wet segment was finished as scheduled last year. Our focus now is connecting our inland facilities. So far, we have completed 90 percent and we are completing the rest by this year,” Agustin said.
PDSCN, Globe’s fourth domestic submarine backbone, will help boost connectivity to improve customer experience for both household and business clients.
