Cybernet, one of Pakistan’s leading fiber broadband providers, has partnered with Nokia to launch a groundbreaking Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) network designed to redefine the country’s network infrastructure. This next-generation network will deliver a phenomenal 1.2 terabits per second (Tbps) per wavelength, empowering Cybernet’s national backbone and marking a significant step in Pakistan’s digital transformation.
The new network, which will connect over 25 cities in its initial phase, will offer an impressive 50 terabits of long-haul capacity. This deployment will not only cater to the growing data demands of enterprise and corporate customers but also provide carrier and transit services to international telecom operators. Cybernet’s flagship consumer broadband service, StormFiber, will benefit from this advanced infrastructure, offering high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity to users across the country.
Cybernet has always been at the forefront of providing comprehensive connectivity solutions in Pakistan. The company offers a range of services across residential, enterprise, and corporate sectors, in addition to enabling global telecom operators with carrier and transit services. To support its vision of creating a robust and scalable digital infrastructure, Cybernet has chosen Nokia’s 1830 GX platform, integrated with the 1.2T ICE7 coherent optics. This state-of-the-art technology will allow Cybernet to enhance its long-haul infrastructure, ensuring a high-performance network capable of handling surging bandwidth demands in Pakistan and beyond.
The new backbone will serve not only to connect cities and communities across Pakistan but also enable cross-border transit services for carriers and internet service providers in Central Asia. With scalable and high-capacity services available at globally competitive rates, the deployment is expected to foster regional connectivity, supporting Pakistan’s growing role in the global digital economy. This strategic move by Cybernet aims to position Pakistan as a key player in the digital landscape of South Asia.
Maroof Ali Shahani, Chief Operating Officer of Cybernet, emphasized the importance of this initiative in meeting the evolving connectivity needs of customers. “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 the expertise and innovation to support our modernization goals,” said Shahani. He also added that the 1830 GX-based solution will be the foundation for high-capacity services that connect Pakistan—and the region—to the global digital economy.
James Watt, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Optical Networks at Nokia, shared his insights on the collaboration. “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 1.2T backbone, seamlessly interconnecting data centers, powering government networks, and delivering direct-to-home services,” said Watt.
This collaboration between Cybernet and Nokia represents a significant leap forward in Pakistan’s connectivity landscape, ensuring that the country’s digital infrastructure is primed for future growth. With this high-speed, resilient, and scalable backbone in place, Pakistan is well on its way to accelerating its digital transformation, while fostering greater regional and global connectivity.
