| Modulation | Range | Performance in range C (flexible frequency) |
| PM-BPSK | 5000 km | 5 Terabit/sec |
| PM-QPSK | 3000 km | 10 Terabit/sec |
| PM-8QAM | 1500 km | 15 Terabit/sec |
| PM-16QAM | 700 km | 20 Terabit/sec |
| PM-32QAM | 350 km | 30 Terabit/sec |