telcotech Upgrades MCT Submarine Cable to Multi-100G Capacity, Strengthening Cambodia’s Digital Gateway to the Region

Phnom Penh, Cambodia — 17 July 2026 — telcotech today announced a major capacity upgrade of the Malaysia-Cambodia-Thailand (MCT) submarine cable system, increasing the cable’s capability to multi-100G service capacity and further strengthening Cambodia’s direct international connectivity to Singapore via Malaysia.

The upgraded MCT cable is designed to support the rapid growth of high-bandwidth digital services, including OTT platforms, cloud applications, AI services, mobile data, content delivery, enterprise connectivity, and telecom wholesale services. With scalable 100G and beyond connectivity, the upgraded system delivers one of the region’s most stable, competitive, and low-latency routes from Cambodia to Singapore, enabling telecom operators, ISPs, carriers, enterprises, and digital platforms to meet growing regional demand.

The MCT submarine cable spans approximately 1,300 kilometers and connects Cambodia to Malaysia through its regional submarine infrastructure, providing Cambodia with a resilient international gateway to Singapore and the global internet. Since entering service in 2017, MCT has played a vital role in supporting Cambodia’s digital transformation and international connectivity.

The upgrade also creates significant opportunities beyond Cambodia. Businesses and operators in southern Vietnam, particularly Ho Chi Minh City, can benefit from an additional high-capacity international route through Cambodia, providing greater diversity for regional traffic exchange, cloud connectivity, and international bandwidth services.

As demand for cloud computing, AI, financial services, gaming, enterprise applications, and real-time communications continues to accelerate, network latency has become increasingly critical. The upgraded MCT system provides a highly reliable, low-latency connection from Cambodia to Singapore through Malaysia, delivering the performance and resilience required by today’s digital economy.

For millions of Cambodians, the enhanced cable provides the foundation for faster and more reliable internet experiences. As demand continues to grow for video streaming, online learning, remote work, cloud applications, gaming, and AI-powered services, the additional capacity ensures Cambodia is well positioned to support the country’s next phase of digital growth.
Mr. Yap Kok Leong, CEO of telcotech, said:
The MCT submarine cable is a strategic digital asset for Cambodia and the millions of people and businesses that rely on fast, reliable connectivity every day. With this multi-100G upgrade, we are significantly strengthening Cambodia’s direct international connectivity to Singapore through Malaysia, providing one of the region’s most stable and competitive low-latency routes. This investment not only supports the continued growth of OTT, cloud, AI, and telecom services, but also reinforces Cambodia’s digital independence role as an increasingly important digital gateway for ASEAN.
Through this latest upgrade, telcotech continues to strengthen Cambodia’s position as a regional connectivity hub by delivering scalable international bandwidth, resilient digital infrastructure, and direct low-latency connectivity to Singapore. The enhanced network enables telecom operators, ISPs, enterprises, hyperscalers, and digital platforms to deliver faster, more reliable digital experiences while supporting Cambodia’s long-term digital economy ambitions.
About telcotech
telcotech, a Royal Group Company, is a leading digital infrastructure and connectivity provider in Cambodia, delivering international and domestic telecommunications solutions to telecom operators, ISPs, carriers, digital platforms, and enterprise customers. With extensive fiber infrastructure and strategic participation in regional cable systems, telcotech plays a key role in connecting Cambodia to Southeast Asia and the global digital economy.

Telcotech Ltd launched in 2007 as a wholly owned Cambodian company and has developed rapidly in order to accommodate international partnership commitments. Its key stakeholders have unrivalled knowledge and experience of business in Cambodia inside and outside of the telecommunications industry as well as at an international level.

Licensed by the Royal Government of Cambodia to develop and operate submarine fibre optic cabling and associated network infrastructure, Telcotech’s primary objective is to help further Cambodia’s economic and social development by providing superior technology solutions to support telecommunications carriers and major enterprises in providing better services to their customers.