ISLAMABAD: PTCL Group, Pakistan’s leading integrated ICT provider, has reached a significant milestone by launching the country’s first 800 Gbps per wavelength Super C+L Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) system.
This advanced technology offers a data transmission capacity of 64 Tbps per fiber, with potential scalability of up to 96 Tbps, representing a major advancement for Pakistan’s digital infrastructure.
In collaboration with Huawei, PTCL’s Super C+L system supports an optical spectrum of up to 12 THz, surpassing the 4.8 THz limit of traditional systems. It combines high-speed 800 Gbps per wavelength, an ultra-wide Super C+L spectrum, and advanced Flexible Grid optical switching. This breakthrough positions PTCL at the forefront of Pakistan’s digital transformation, preparing the network for future technologies such as Fixed 5.5G (F5.5G) and facilitating faster, smarter, and more efficient connectivity.
Jafar Khalid, Group Chief Technology and Information Officer for PTCL & Ufone 4G, stated, “Our focus is on advancing cutting-edge technology while ensuring sustainability. This upgrade will enhance service quality, reduce latency, and improve the overall user experience for consumers and enterprises alike, while minimizing our environmental impact. It will also help us manage the increasing demand for data traffic across various customer segments with reliable and cost-effective solutions.”
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Victor Zhou, President of Huawei’s Optical Domain, remarked, “We are proud to support PTCL in developing this high-speed optical network, which will accelerate Pakistan’s digital growth and sustainability initiatives. It will strengthen data center connections, lower carbon emissions, and lay the groundwork for future advancements like F5.5G. This technology investment will underpin Pakistan’s digital economy for years to come.”
This successful partnership between PTCL Group and Huawei marks a transformative moment for Pakistan’s telecommunications landscape.
By harnessing cutting-edge optical technology, PTCL is paving the way for enhanced digital services, faster internet speeds, and a more connected society. As Pakistan moves toward a more digitized and sustainable future, PTCL Group continues to play a crucial role in driving technological innovation and expanding the nation’s digital infrastructure.
