PLDT to Unleash the Full Potential of 5G for a Superior Customer Experience.
News Summary:
Companies continue collaboration to develop 5G services for PLDT's customers
Network transformation integrates Cisco IP and optical solutions along with segment routing to deliver a superior customer experience
PLDT delivers on the promise to build one of the most modern transport networks in
The transformation to a converged SDN transport network simplifies the network, increases capacity and improves scalability while maintaining a consistent and superior customer experience. It is capable of concurrently supporting fixed and mobile services pertaining to consumer broadband, enterprise, small and medium businesses, retail and wholesale business models, real-time immersive experiences, as well as IoT connectivity and value-adds.
The new network is an end-to-end IP and optical network enabled with segment routing, providing a unified, policy-aware network architecture with seamless integration between the transport and the data centre domains. Segment routing also provides the network with the most cost-effective end-to-end network slicing and low latency capabilities, which are key 5G requirements.
With a central SDN controller enabling automated operations, PLDT is able to reduce costs with the simplification of the network, removing redundant layers, legacy technologies and overlapping functionalities.
'Following the announcement of our collaboration in
'Together with PLDT, we have delivered a 5G-ready network with converged IP and optical layers that is designed to exceed all PLDT consumer and business customer needs,' said
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