Cybernet and Nokia Transform Pakistan’s Connectivity with Advanced Optical Network

Karachi: Nokia announced that Cybernet, a leading fiber broadband provider in Pakistan, will implement Nokia’s state-of-the-art optical transport solution to establish a new long-haul Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) network. This network, capable of delivering 1.2 terabits per second per wavelength, aims to enhance Cybernet’s national backbone by connecting over 25 cities initially and providing more than 50 terabits per second of capacity.

The new network infrastructure will bolster data center interconnects, enterprise and carrier networks, alongside Cybernet’s flagship consumer broadband service, StormFiber. Cybernet is deploying Nokia’s 1830 GX platform, integrated with 1.2T ICE7 coherent optics, to build a terabit-scale infrastructure that will expand capacity along resilient routes and create a high-speed, low-latency backbone across Pakistan.

Beyond connecting urban areas, the network will support cross-border transit services for carriers and internet service providers in Central Asia. This initiative is expected to accelerate Pakistan’s digital transformation and enhance regional connectivity by offering scalable, high-capacity services at globally competitive rates.

Maroof Ali Shahani, Chief Operating Officer of Cybernet, emphasized the importance of cutting-edge technology in meeting evolving connectivity needs and enhancing user experiences. He praised Nokia’s role as a trusted technology leader, highlighting the 1830 GX-based solution as the foundation for connecting Pakistan to the global digital economy.

James Watt, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Optical Networks at Nokia, underscored Nokia’s commitment to transforming connectivity in Pakistan. He highlighted the deployment of state-of-the-art optical solutions as a means to meet increasing bandwidth demands and support the modernization of Cybernet’s network infrastructure.