PTCL Group, Pakistan’s leading integrated ICT provider, has reached a significant milestone by introducing the country’s first 800 Gbps per wavelength Super C+L Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) system.
This state-of-the-art technology enables data transmission of 64 Tbps per fibre, with the potential to expand up to 96 Tbps, representing a crucial advancement for Pakistan’s digital infrastructure. Developed in collaboration with Huawei, the Super C+L system offers an optical spectrum of up to 12 THz, compared to the 4.8 THz of conventional systems.
It integrates high-speed 800 Gbps per wavelength, an ultra-wide Super C+L spectrum, and advanced Flexible Grid optical switching.
This innovation places PTCL at the forefront of Pakistan’s digital evolution, preparing the network for future technologies like Fixed 5.5G (F5.5G) and enabling faster, more efficient connectivity.
Jafar Khalid, PTCL Group’s Chief Technology and Information Officer, commented, “Our focus is on pushing the boundaries of cutting-edge technology while ensuring sustainability. This upgrade will enhance service quality, reduce latency, and elevate the user experience for both consumers and businesses, all while minimizing our environmental impact.”
He added, “It will also help us manage the increasing demand for data traffic across various customer segments with dependable, cost-efficient solutions.”
Victor Zhou, President of Huawei’s Optical Domain, said, “We are proud to support PTCL in constructing this high-speed optical network, which will accelerate Pakistan’s digital growth and sustainability efforts.”
Zhou added, “This will strengthen data center connectivity, cut carbon emissions, and lay the groundwork for future advancements like F5.5G. This technological investment will bolster Pakistan’s digital economy for years to come.”
The successful partnership between PTCL Group and Huawei marks a transformative moment in Pakistan’s telecom sector. Through cutting-edge optical technology, PTCL is paving the way for improved digital services, faster internet, and a more connected society.
