PLDT Inc. announced thta it officially fired up the US-Transpacific Jupiter Cable system, the Philippines' fastest, direct data cable link to the US and Japan. This latest cable system will immensely boost the country's international data capacity and advance the digital infrastructure needed to further spur the country's economic growth. PLDT activated country's link to the newest international submarine cable with some of the top enterprises from the country's major industries, key officials from the government, and diplomatic partners.

The 14,000-kilometer Jupiter Cable system is the newest international gateway connecting the Philippines directly from PLDT's cable landing station in Daet, Camarines Norte to Japan and the US West Coast. Already ahead in terms of international capacities among Philippine telcos, Jupiter will triple PLDT's international capacity to about 60 Terabit/s, further cementing its lead in the industry and reinforcing its commitment to driving the country's digital capabilities forward. Together with a sound investment environment, robust ICT capabilities, and available local data center infrastructure, the capacity offered by Jupiter is expected to help promote the Philippines to global hyperscalers and position the country as the new digital hub in the Asia-Pacific.