Globe Telecom and its business unit, Asticom Technology Inc., have successfully piloted the first laser communications system in the Philippines, developed by Singapore's Transcelestial Technologies Pte Ltd.
This innovation provides a cost-effective and quickly deployable alternative to traditional fiber optics, serving as a vital resource for enhancing 4G and 5G coverage across the country.
Asticom's General Manager for Engineering, Marc Kerveillant, stated that the project tested the reliability of Transcelestial's laser technology as a network backhaul, highlighting its potential for seamless and high-performance connectivity.
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Globe reported that the project thoroughly evaluated the effectiveness of Centauri devices as a network backhaul solution, while also collecting extensive network performance metrics and incident reports.
Transcelestial added that its proprietary Centauri device, which is compact and about the size of a shoebox, is designed to provide fiber-like connectivity without relying on physical cables.
The Singapore-based tech firm noted that the system establishes a secure laser communications network between buildings and telecommunications solutions.
Globe emphasized that, despite facing logistical challenges, the laser communications system demonstrated strong wireless performance, validating its effectiveness in providing quick and reliable solutions at high-demand events.
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The tests also evaluated how Transcelestial's laser communications system integrates with traditional optical backhaul systems to ensure seamless service continuity.
Transcelestial Co-Founder and CTO, Mohammad Danesh, remarked that the Philippine Arena project, where the test was conducted, not only signifies a successful event connectivity solution but also serves as a blueprint for future agile telecommunications infrastructure deployment.
"By combining our Centauri laser technology with Globe's network expertise and Asticom's implementation, we've demonstrated how next-generation technologies can seamlessly integrate with, and enhance, existing network architectures," he concluded.
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