Wedoany.com Report on Mar 4th, Singapore-based laser communications startup Transcelestial recently launched its new Centauri+ terminal, which supports quantum-secure optical wireless connections of up to 40Gbps, aiming to enhance the AI processing capabilities of telecom networks. The Centauri+ terminal comes with Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) integrated by default, claimed to be the first time such technology is being offered at scale by a network supplier to guard against potential threats from quantum computers.
The Centauri+ terminal is equipped with an advanced VPN based on WireGuard, utilizing modern encryption algorithms to ensure secure data transmission while maintaining low latency. Transcelestial CEO Rohit Jha stated, "There's been so much marketing hype about quantum security and quantum computers breaking encryption. But there are very simple ways to enable quantum security in communication networks, and I haven't seen major players like Ericsson, Nokia, and Huawei truly push this to the mass market." The technology has already been applied in defense and national security sectors and is now planned for expansion to a broader customer base.
The Centauri+ terminal has a line-of-sight range of up to 1.8 miles, integrates Layer 2/3 interfaces, and supports intelligent Virtual LAN (VLAN) and Quality of Service (QoS) without requiring additional switches. Furthermore, the product features self-healing technology and automatic failover capabilities, and can work in conjunction with RF equipment or fiber optic networks, unaffected by distance or weather conditions.
Transcelestial's space connectivity plans include building a laser satellite network and orbital data centers. The company is testing a 1Gbps terminal connecting ground stations in Singapore and Barcelona, with a demonstration planned for MWC 2026. By the end of 2024, multiple ground stations are expected to be deployed globally, and a space terminal scalable to 10Gbps is set to be released in October. Jha explained, "Unlike low Earth orbit satellite providers like Starlink, we don't spread the beam across a large number of terminals. It's like fiber from space."
To advance satellite deployment, Transcelestial is collaborating with companies like Australia's Gilmour Space, Singapore's ST Engineering, and HEX20, planning to establish a "LEO Ring" constellation within the next two years to serve applications such as cloud storage and AI simulations. Jha noted that this network is expected to reduce AI latency in remote areas and enhance technology access for small businesses.
In terms of bridging the digital divide, Transcelestial focuses on providing affordable high-speed internet. Philippine operator Globe Telecom plans to deploy over 400 Transcelestial wireless laser links within the next three years. Jha believes laser communications have potential in Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) programs and can be combined with fiber technology to accelerate the achievement of key performance indicators. Meanwhile, other companies like Taara have also launched similar optical wireless solutions for connecting remote areas.
