Converge Selects Infinera's 1.2T ICE7

Core Insights - Infinera has been selected by Converge ICT Solutions Inc. as the submarine line terminal equipment vendor for the Bifrost Cable System, utilizing Infinera's GX Series Compact Modular Platform and 1.2T ICE7 optical engine [1][5][6] - Converge will also modernize its nationwide terrestrial fiber network using Infinera's solutions [2] - The Bifrost Cable System, developed by Keppel, Meta, and Telin, spans over 15,000 km and connects North America with the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore [3] Company Overview - Converge is the fastest-growing fiber broadband and ICT solutions provider in the Philippines, with over 70,000 kilometers of fiber assets and the largest fiber-to-the-home network, reaching 16 million homes [4][8] - Infinera is a global supplier of optical networking solutions and advanced optical semiconductors, focusing on long-haul, submarine, data center interconnect, and metro transport applications [9] Technological Advancements - Converge will benefit from advanced high-speed optics and 5-nm technology, enabling single wavelengths of up to 1.2T and improved capacity-reach [6] - Infinera's solution includes advanced spectrum sharing capabilities, supporting both ICE7 transponders and next-generation optical line system capabilities [6] Strategic Importance - The partnership allows Converge to effectively scale to meet growing bandwidth demands in the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific region [7] - Infinera's technology is expected to provide Converge with cost-effective, high-performance, and high-capacity services [7]