Open Fiber, in partnership with Nokia, is the first wholesale only operator in Europe and the first in Italy to test Fiber optic connections which reach i 100 GbpsA technological primacy that aims to revolutionize the telecommunications landscape and guarantee increasingly advanced solutions for providers, companies and consumers.
THEFtth infrastructure (Fiber to the Home) by Open Fiber, designed on a national scale, responds to the growing needs of the digital market. Thanks to the Pon technologies (Passive Optical Network) of the next generation developed by Nokia, the network offers unprecedented flexibility and scalability, ideal for applications such as:
- Cloud computing and high traffic sites;
- Ultra-high-performance business connections;
- Advanced solutions for healthcare and industry, requiring high speed, minimal latency and high reliability.
How the experimentation works
La experimentation is based on Open Fiber's current 10 Gbps fiber network and demonstrates how different Pon technologies can coexist on the same infrastructure, increasing network capacity without the need for additional structural interventions. New applications, such as healthcare and industrial solutions, that require high speeds, low latency and reliable data transmission to connect to the cloud in real time, were also evaluated during the tests.
Nokia, the only vendor to support Pon technologies from 10 to 100 Gbps, has made available tools such as the Lightspan Mf platform and the Altiplano controller, contributing to the automation and intelligent management of the network. This allows Open Fiber to evaluate which solutions to implement based on market demands and economic sustainability.
Open Fiber Today
With over 14 million real estate units already reached by the Ftth network, Open Fiber confirms itself as a reference operator in Italy. However, the tests on 100 Gbps are still an experiment that looks to the future, without immediate practical implications for end users.
Comments
“We are very proud of the results achieved in this experiment, which not only demonstrate the quality and innovation of our network, but open the way to a world of new possibilities,” said Nicola Grassi, director of technology at Open Fiber –. The speeds achieved and the flexibility of Nokia solutions represent a solid basis for developing innovative services in strategic sectors such as industry, healthcare, education, in addition to support for next-generation 5G and 6G mobile networks and the evolution of cloud computing towards edge data centers. This project is further evidence of our commitment to building a network ready for future challenges, capable of creating value for the entire society”.
“We are seeing a constant growth in demand for high-speed internet connections, with consumers and businesses looking for increasingly faster, more sustainable and reliable solutions,” commented Matthew Bourguignon, senior vice president and head of Europe for Nokia’s Network Infrastructure Business –. This successful test with Open Fiber proves that investing in fiber is a sound choice. Nokia’s innovative technologies enable operators to increase existing network capacity, satisfy a diverse customer base, create new revenue streams and prepare networks for future applications. Our Lightspan MF fiber nodes and Altiplano controller provide operators like Open Fiber with the tools they need to evolve efficiently.”
