PLDT, a member of the AAG submarine cable system, has signed an agreement with Level 3 to use the latter’s “cable landing station connectivity at the AAG system.”

The deal now provides “a diverse and scalable extension of the PLDT pan-Asian network to carry voice, data and video traffic in the US,” the operators said.

“As broadband and wireless communications continue to grow, PLDT faces increasing demands for network connectivity and performance,” said Genaro C. Sanchez, vice president of International Network Operations for PLDT. “Level 3 offers the global network connectivity and scalability to ensure that we continue to meet our goal of greater efficiency, cost savings and innovation – today and in the years to come.”

The operators did not specify the capacity, or the technology behind the deal, but the agreement is sure to include some Internet transit services over Level 3’s global backbone.

“In an increasingly connected world, Level 3 provides reliable network infrastructure and services for global carriers to extend their networks around the world,” said Andrew Crouch, president of Wholesale Markets for Level 3. “Level 3 is proud to support PLDT as they continue to transform their next generation network and set new standards for global communications.”