PLDT Global, the international unit of PLDT Inc., is ramping up its commitment to bringing international technology solutions to the Philippines and supporting the country’s aspiration to become a hyperscaler hub in Asia.
As demand for data and ICT services continue to drive growth for PLDT’s enterprise business, PLDT Global contributes to this upward trend by registering a significant increase in revenues from Enterprise International Private Leased Circuit, data centers and cross connect in Asia Pacific and carrier businesses.
“PLDT Global remains committed to providing innovative platforms and channels to our global network of carriers and technology partners, connecting them to a huge market of potential clients not only overseas, but also in the Philippines,” said PLDT Global president and chief executive Albert Villa-Real.
Leveraging on PLDT’s most extensive fiber infrastructure, PLDT Global aims to open more opportunities for the country to deliver the connectivity needs of hyperscalers and foreign investors who want to locate in the Philippines – home to a huge, internet-savvy population, and a massive market for gaming, content, and over-the-top media service.
PLDT’s total fiber footprint spanned over 1.1 million kilometers, consisting of over 231,000 kilometers of international fiber and over 874,000 kilometers of domestic fiber as of end-March 2023.
The fiber infrastructure also supports Smart’s mobile network, covering 97 percent of the population with 3G, 4G/LTE and 5G technology.
“We strive to power the nation’s economic backbone by serving the connectivity and ICT needs of our customers with our unparalleled fiber optic network infrastructure,” said Mitch V. Locsin, first vice president and head of PLDT and Smart Enterprise and International Business Groups.
“Through PLDT Global, we hope to tap the global market and encourage more foreign direct investments to the Philippines to strengthen our position as a Tiger Cub Economy in Asia,” he said.
The completion of its 11th VITRO data center in Sta. Rosa, Laguna by early 2024 will further cement PLDT’s foothold as the country’s data center powerhouse as its investments in the Jupiter, Asia Direct and Apricot cable systems will further support the hyperscaler ecosystem for massive data capacity and high-speed connectivity.