Empowering the Belt and Road Initiative with Integrated "Sea, Land, Sky" communication Infrastructure

As a trusted enabler of global digital connectivity, PCCW Global leverages its integrated “Sea, Land, Sky” infrastructure ecosystem to deliver tailored services and solutions that accelerate digital transformation and cross-regional collaboration across the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). By uniting world-class submarine cable networks, extensive terrestrial connectivity, and innovative satellite-enabled services, PCCW Global addresses the diverse needs of BRI economies—from bridging connectivity gaps to powering industry-specific smart applications—while fostering sustainability and innovation.​

1. Sea: Global Submarine Cable Networks – The Backbone of Cross-Continental Connectivity​

PCCW Global owns and operates one of the world’s largest submarine cable networks, serving as a critical lifeline for data transmission between BRI regions. It is at the forefront of expanding this backbone: as a key consortium member of the SMW6 (South East Asia-Middle East-Western Europe 6) cable system—linking Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe—it enhances resilience and bandwidth for intercontinental data flows. Furthermore, PCCW Global is leading the initiative to build the AAE-2 (Asia-Africa-Europe 2) submarine cable, a next-generation system that will further augment connectivity between Asia, Africa, and Europe, delivering ultra-high capacity, low latency, and reliable data transmission to support the BRI’s growing digital economy demands.​

2. Land: Terrestrial Connectivity & End-to-End Digital Services – Powering On-Ground Collaboration​

On land, PCCW Global’s extensive network of Points of Presence (PoPs) spans BRI markets, forming the foundation for a suite of integrated services that connect businesses, data centers, and cloud platforms globally:​

• Transmission & IP Services: It offers robust MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching), SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network), and IP transit solutions, enabling secure, flexible, and high-performance connectivity for enterprises with cross-BRI operations—whether linking regional branches, integrating with global data centers, or accessing major cloud providers.​

• Data Center & Cloud Connectivity: Through its Console Connect platform, PCCW Global simplifies direct, on-demand access to a vast ecosystem of data centers and cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Alibaba Cloud) across BRI regions, reducing latency and enhancing the reliability of cloud-driven operations.​

• IoT Coverage: Its IoT platform extends services to 50+ BRI countries via partnerships with 80+ mobile operators, supporting scalable connectivity for IoT devices in sectors like smart agriculture, industrial monitoring, and logistics—critical for unlocking the BRI’s smart industry potential.​

3. Sky: Satellite-Enabled Solutions – Bridging Connectivity Gaps in Remote & Underserved Areas​

To ensure no BRI region is left behind, PCCW Global leverages strategic partnerships to deliver cutting-edge satellite services:​

• High-Bandwidth LEO Connectivity: PCCW Global provides Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite solutions with high bandwidth, delivering fast, low-latency connectivity to remote areas—ideal for supporting industries like maritime transportation, rural telecommunications, and emergency response where terrestrial networks are limited.​

• LEO IoT Services: PCCW Global extends IoT connectivity via LEO satellites, enabling real-time data transmission for asset tracking, environmental monitoring, and other IoT use cases across even the most geographically challenging BRI regions.​

Empowering BRI Industries & Driving Innovation​

All these capabilities are tailored to support key BRI sectors:​

• Transportation & Logistics: Secure, real-time connectivity for fleet tracking, supply chain visibility, and cross-border logistics coordination.​

• Construction: Reliable communication for remote project sites, enabling data sharing, progress monitoring, and safety management.​

• Smart Cities: IoT and cloud-integrated solutions for traffic management, energy efficiency, and public service optimization.​

• ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance): Connectivity for carbon monitoring, renewable energy management, and sustainable infrastructure operations.​

Beyond infrastructure, PCCW Global drives innovation for the BRI: it has co-developed a pioneering smart workspace solution with a leading advanced materials organization in Hong Kong, China, utilizing MIC (Modular Integrated Construction) methods. This solution delivers health-focused, eco-friendly workspaces with unimpeded communication—aligning with the BRI’s goals of sustainable, people-centric development.​

In essence, PCCW Global’s “Sea, Land, Sky” ecosystem is more than a connectivity network—it is a catalyst for the BRI’s digital future, empowering economies to collaborate, innovate, and thrive.​