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Under the Radar: Conversation with Transcelestial’s CEO on using laser beams to bring superfast connectivity to the masses

27 March 20231 min read

Ever wondered what’s behind our 4G or wifi connectivity? What if it were a network of shoebox-sized devices beaming lasers to one another?

Well, that’s what Singapore-based startup Transcelestial does to bring superfast connectivity to the masses. The company also recently bagged US$10 million in its Series A2 funding led by Airbus Ventures.

Other investors including Cap Vista – which is the strategic investment arm of Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency – have participated as well.

Transcelestial has said then that the funds will be used to ramp up growth in Indonesia, India, the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore. But to what extent is the company on track to achieve that?

The company is also planning to enter the US market soon, but what can we expect on that front?

On Money FM’s ‘Under the Radar’, finance presenter Chua Tian Tian sat down with our CEO and Co-founder, Rohit Jha to discuss lasers, superfast connectivity and capital investments.

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Dereck QuinlanManaging Director, Mavenir
“The launch of this new demonstration site provides an alternative Transmission Solution for a new way to connect our digital future. As operators upgrade their infrastructure to cater to growing demand, wireless lasers provide a much needed alternative to both fronthaul and backhaul transmission. Mavenir is proud to join Transcelestial in achieving this milestone.”

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Dr. Ray KirbyProfessor and UTS Tech Lab Centre Director, UTS (Australia)
“UTS Tech Lab is proud to partner with Transcelestial to launch this public demonstration site and to support the team as they make a significant breakthrough in global connectivity innovation. We are committed to fostering university and industry collaboration to deliver real-world solutions.”

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HP LeeManaging Director, Teleplex Solutions Sdn Bhd.
“In Malaysia, connecting the last mile for rural areas remains a challenge for both government and enterprises, due to having to deal with difficult terrain when laying fiber cables. Partnering with Transcelestial means that we can offer a solution that enables total wireless connectivity using laser communications to reach out to the previously unreached, and also provide a less-costly alternative for fast connectivity in urban settings.”

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Mash KhanCEO, LinkQuest FZCO
“The UAE currently faces two essential communication hurdles: spectrum congestion and network outages. Transcelestial wireless laser comms offers the best solution to address these head-on, being spectrum-free and not susceptible to fiber-related downtime. Partnering up means we can offer a less costly, time-saving alternative to customers whose connectivity plans are delayed by fiber cuts or right-of-way issues, often caused by fiber cables that can take months to resolve.”

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Hendra LesmanaCEO, NTT Indonesia Technology
“Network-connected device types are multiplying, bringing important implications for the ecosystem of wired and wireless technologies, products, and services that will provide a foundation for tomorrow’s digital economy. This creates new demands for connectivity. Our new partnership with Transcelestial will combine the best of advanced technology and services and help our clients in Indonesia achieve secure and high-speed connectivity to fuel their innovations and gain competitive advantage.”

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Batmunkh KhurelbatCEO, BestComputers
“Transcelestial’s wireless laser communications fills a gap for our customers who need an alternative to fixed-line infrastructure. This partnership with Transcelestial diversifies our portfolio offerings to ensure that we can truly uplift all Mongolians who lack access to high-speed connectivity.”

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Jason KhuaGeneral Manager, Synetcom
“Campus environments face scaling challenges when trying to improve the quality of connectivity between buildings that are far apart. Currently, organisations only have two viable options – the first is deploying fiber cables which comes with a dollar and time cost to set up, the second is radio frequency-based solutions which are subject to interference from other channels and they lack security assurances. With Transcelestial’s technology, organisations get the best of all worlds – performance, quick to deploy and cost-effective, and without having to sacrifice quality connectivity for security.”

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Tony SoGeneral Manager, Cyber On-Air
“Always-on connectivity has become more important than ever and solutions like Transcelestial’s offers a very strong value proposition for Cyber On-Air’s customers. We were impressed by the performance of their wireless laser technology, which also catered to environmental conditions specific to Hong Kong’s market, like monsoon seasons.”

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