The 12,000-kilometer submarine cable connects Singapore and Japan with links to the Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Guam, offering an alternative route that avoids the West Philippine Sea.
Management’s view
“International submarine cable systems are vital network infrastructure that are essential in supporting the exponential growth of data traffic brought about by the increasingly digital lifestyles of Filipinos,” said Menardo “Butch” Jimenez, chief operating officer at PLDT.
“Aside from supporting international data traffic, the Apricot cable system’s route also provides resiliency to PLDT's domestic network between Luzon and Mindanao,” he added.
Bigger internet capacity means faster, more stable connectivity
With a capacity of over 211 terabits per second, Apricot enhances international data traffic flow and supports Asia-Pacific’s growing demand for cloud and digital services.
PLDT’s international capacity will rise by 33 percent, exceeding 140 terabits per second, strengthening its network infrastructure.
The new landing points in Luzon and Mindanao add redundancy and resilience to local and global connectivity.
