Nokia has announced that Cybernet, the leading fiber broadband provider in Pakistan, has selected Nokia’s advanced optical transport solution for its new long-haul Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) network.
This cutting-edge infrastructure is designed to deliver 1.2 terabits per second (Tbps) per wavelength and will support Cybernet’s national backbone, connecting over 25 cities initially and providing more than 50 Tbps of long-haul capacity. The new network will be used for data center interconnect, enterprise and carrier networks, as well as Cybernet’s StormFiber consumer broadband service.
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Cybernet offers connectivity solutions to enterprise, corporate, and residential customers in Pakistan, as well as carrier and transit services to international telecom operators. To meet the increasing demand for data and build a terabit-scale infrastructure, Cybernet is deploying Nokia’s 1830 GX platform with 1.2T ICE7 coherent optics. This network expansion will increase capacity along diverse routes and create a high-speed, low-latency terrestrial backbone across the country.
The new backbone will not only connect cities and communities in Pakistan but also provide cross-border transit services for carriers and internet service providers (ISPs) in Central Asia. By offering scalable, high-capacity services at competitive rates, this initiative aims to accelerate Pakistan’s digital transformation and enhance regional connectivity.
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Maroof Ali Shahani, Chief Operating Officer of Cybernet, stated, “By enhancing our network with cutting-edge technology, we’re able to keep pace with our customers’ rapidly evolving connectivity needs and deliver a superior end-user experience. Nokia is a trusted technology leader with expertise and innovation to support our modernization goals. The 1830 GX-based solution will form the foundation for high-capacity services connecting Pakistan, and the region, to the global digital economy.”
James Watt, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Optical Networks at Nokia, added, “Deploying state-of-the-art optical solutions ensures networks are not just keeping pace with, but even staying ahead in the race to meet surging bandwidth demands. As Cybernet prepares to modernize its network infrastructure, Nokia is proud to be helping transform Pakistan’s connectivity landscape with a 1.2 Tbps backbone, seamlessly interconnecting data centers, powering government networks, and delivering direct-to-home services.”
