Nokia Boosts MCT Subsea Cable to 30 Tbps Capacity Aiding AI Growth in Southeast Asia

Nokia has been chosen to upgrade the Malaysia-Cambodia-Thailand subsea cable system.

The project will replace old equipment with modern Nokia technology for higher speeds.

Why This Upgrade Matters for Regional Connectivity

It aims to deliver up to 30 Tbps per fiber pair once finished.

This capacity is three times more than the older systems currently in use.

The changes will support faster links between Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Low latency connections will help with AI tasks and cloud services for businesses.

New optics from Nokia cut power use by about 60 percent in the network.

The cable lands in Thailand's key area for data center investments.

Thailand has drawn billions in funding for AI-related projects recently.

This move strengthens ties between Nokia and local telecom firms like Symphony.

Overall it helps build stronger digital infrastructure across the region for years ahead.

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