Singapore government arm backs laser startup as 5G race heats up

Transcelestial to start production of 'virtual fibre' network equipment

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Transcelestial uses laser technology to send data across networking devices, which it says is more affordable than fiber optic cables (Photo courtesy of Transcelestial).

WATARU SUZUKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- A Singapore government arm has invested in Transcelestial, a local startup developing low-cost networking equipment, as the race for 5G rollout intensifies across Asia.

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