Globe's second fiber optic backbone now operational

MANILA, Philippines - Globe Telecom, a leading telecommunications provider in the country, recently announced its second fiber optic backbone network (FOBN2) has already been put into commission and is now fully operational.  

FOBN2 is a high capacity transmission system that spans over 1,900 kilometers of inland and submarine cable, covering most areas of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.  

The new system is expected to further boost the quality and resiliency of Globe’s network service.  

Globe president and CEO Ernest Cu said they are committed to building a first-class network capable of delivering on their promise of ease and relevance.  

“We will continue to make our network services stronger and more efficient, improve our products and differentiate ourselves by providing superior customer experience. FOBN2 is a milestone investment for Globe, ensuring reliable, uninterrupted connectivity services for our customers,” Cu explained.

FOBN2 will serve as protection route for network traffic that is currently carried on FOBN1, a parallel DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplex) transmission system built in early 2000. It will likewise provide transmission capacity to support the ongoing roll-out for broadband services, and networking requirements of Globe enterprise and corporate customers.

The cable system has an initial design capacity of 400 gigabits per second (Gbps) and is upgradeable to handle future traffic growth. FOBN 2 was put into complete operation in Nov. 2009 and was completed at a project cost of around $70 million.