Globe adds 3 submarine cable systems, Luna Cable Landing Station in La Union

Announced at Q4 The Blueprint, Globe adds three submarine cable systems and a fifth landing station in La Union.

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Strengthening PH's internet connectivity

Globe Telecom is expanding the Philippines' international connectivity by investing in three submarine cable systems and a new cable landing station, driven by growing demand for cloud services, artificial intelligence (AI), and other data-intensive technologies.

The investments cover the Asia Link Cable (ALC), Candle, and Asia United Gateway-East (AUG East) systems, which will link the Philippines to Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan. 

Globe is also working with Singtel and other regional telecommunications companies on the projects, which are intended to provide high-capacity, low-latency connectivity for emerging technologies and AI adoption.

The Luna Cable Landing Station in La Union will be Globe's fifth international cable landing station. It will serve as a new landing point for the ALC and AUG East systems, while Candle will land at Globe's existing site in Nasugbu, Batangas.

The Luna facility has an open cable architecture and can accommodate additional international submarine cable systems, allowing for future network expansion.

According to Globe, the added capacity is expected to help enterprises manage heavier data workloads and strengthen operational resilience, including during peak periods such as the holiday season, when online shopping, digital payments, and customer transactions increase.

The company also said stronger international connectivity could improve online services for households, including communication with relatives overseas.

Globe said the additional capacity will also strengthen Globe Business' position as a connectivity partner for regional hyperscalers, internet service providers, and enterprises, and could help attract global technology investment.

The ALC system is expected to be ready for service in 2027, coinciding with the inauguration of the Luna Cable Landing Station. Candle and AUG East are expected to become operational in 2028 and 2029, respectively.

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