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Business Wire
07-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
50G-PON Gets Testing Debut at Broadband Forum Interoperability ‘Plugfest'
FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The market availability of solutions to support the next generation of fiber networks has been accelerated thanks to interoperability testing of 50G-PON and 25GS-PON technologies. The latest Broadband Forum 'Plugfest' marked the first time that 50G-PON – or Higher speed (HS-PON) – were tested at the interoperability event series, and the second time for 25GS-PON. The Plugfest was held in conjunction with LANPARK and AT&T Labs ' at the latter's Plano, Texas facility. Some of the biggest fiber technology vendors gathered to test the interoperability of their PON (Passive Optical Network) equipment with emulated networks. Participating companies included Adtran, Broadcom, Calix, CIG, Cortina Access, Gemtek, Lambda Networks, MT2, Nokia, Sagemcom, and Vantiva. 'It's crucial that the industry prioritizes interoperability, co-existence, and collaboration to help broadband service providers excel with the next generation of PON technologies,' said Broadband Forum CEO Craig Thomas. 'Following the success of the previous Plugfest, it was great to see the industry come together again to advance both 25GS and 50G-PON technologies thanks to the participation of the vendors and involvement of LANPARK and AT&T Labs.' The aim of the latest Plugfest, part of a multi-year interoperability testing series in laboratories around the world, was to give vendors an opportunity to ensure their equipment is interoperable with and ready to be deployed when connecting homes and businesses to broadband service providers' core networks. The Plugfests are open to vendors of optical line terminal (OLT) and optical network unit (ONU) equipment, PON chipsets and software stacks, Residential Gateway devices directly incorporating a PON interface, and test and measurement equipment. 'During the Plugfest, AT&T Labs emphasized the importance of interoperability in diverse operator networks to enable a multivendor broadband ecosystem,' said Sumithra Bhojan, Director-Member of Technical Staff at AT&T Labs. 'This is critical as PON technologies evolve. The Broadband Forum plays a key role in fostering collaboration among operators, silicon, optics, software, and equipment suppliers, ensuring seamless integration and innovation across the ecosystem.' 'At each Plugfest, we see significant interoperability improvements between the products presented by manufacturers,' said Thierry Doligez, CEO of LANPARK. 'This demonstrates the importance of these testing events and the relevance of the PON interoperability program conducted by the Broadband Forum.' 25GS-PON TC-PMD Layer was tested for the second time at a Plugfest and, for the first time, 25GS-PON OMCI and 50G-PON TC-PMD Layer was tested – signaling the industry's intent to be prepared to supply future fiber networks. Feedback from participating vendors has been instrumental in refining test plans, organizing future Plugfests, ensuring continued program improvement, and the overall success of the test events. The next Broadband Forum PON Plugfest will be hosted by the LANPARK Laboratory in Tours, France, from July 7 to 10, 2025. The Plugfest will test XGS-PON, 25GS-PON, and 50G-PON. For more information, visit: The following event will be hosted by The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) from October 6-10, 2025. For more information, visit: About the Broadband Forum The Broadband Forum is an industry-driven global standards development organization helping operators, application providers, and vendors deliver better, services-led broadband. As the industry-recognized center of competence, the Broadband Forum provides an accessible, efficient, and effective community where all broadband stakeholders can collaborate on, develop, and promote open standards and open software. This provides the basis for deployable solutions for the global broadband industry. The forum publishes interoperable standards and open software, has launched certification programs, and promotes industry education. These best practices and models can be adopted to help realize an effective broadband ecosystem that drives a thriving, services-led broadband industry based on global collaboration, open standards, and open source, maximizing value for all stakeholders. For more information, visit For the latest updates, follow Broadband Forum on LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. About LANPARK LANPARK is an independent laboratory located in Tours, France, specialized in conformance, interoperability and coexistence tests of devices deployed by telecom operators in the access network (PON), by DSOs in Smartgrids, smart gas & water grids networks using powerline or RF communications (G3, Wize), and by the industry for CCTV (PowerEOC). With many OLT brands installed in its labs, LANPARK offers on-demand test services dedicated to PON network operators, addressing their needs in terms of qualification and interoperability tests for each specific network they operate. LANPARK is a Broadband Forum's Approved Test Laboratory, accredited to conduct the worldwide recognized BBF.247 certification tests for G-PON, XG-PON and XGS-PON terminals.
Express Tribune
23-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
China rolls out world's first 10G broadband; here's how fast it is
Listen to article China has launched the world's first commercial 10-Gigabit (10G) broadband network, marking a significant development in next-generation internet infrastructure. The network went live in Sunan County, Hebei Province, as a joint initiative between state-owned telecom operator China Unicom and technology firm Huawei. According to the companies, the system is based on 50G Passive Optical Network (PON) technology, which dramatically boosts data transmission across existing fibre-optic cables. Real-world tests recorded download speeds of up to 9,834 Megabits per second (Mbps), upload speeds reaching 1,008 Mbps, and latency as low as 3 milliseconds. These figures reflect a tenfold improvement over conventional 1G broadband services. The upgrade enables high-bandwidth activities such as ultra-high-definition 8K video streaming, virtual and augmented reality experiences, cloud-based applications, and seamless smart home operations. A 20GB file, for instance, can now be downloaded in under 20 seconds. Officials say the launch positions China ahead of other nations in rolling out commercial-grade 10G networks. While countries like South Korea, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar have deployed advanced broadband systems, none have yet announced live 10G services for public use. The Hebei deployment is being viewed as a model for future expansion. Authorities have indicated that national rollout will depend on infrastructure readiness and consumer demand. In addition to consumer applications, the network is expected to benefit sectors requiring reliable high-speed data. These include telemedicine, remote education, precision agriculture and industrial automation. Huawei stated that the adoption of 50G PON was critical to achieving the 10G milestone without requiring widespread replacement of existing fibre systems. The development aligns with China's broader digital strategy, which includes increasing broadband access, improving cloud infrastructure, and preparing networks for the expected growth of smart devices and artificial intelligence. The announcement did not specify the pricing or subscription model for the new service.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
China launches world's first 10G broadband network
China launched its first 10G broadband network in Sunan County, Hebei Province, on Sunday (April 20), marking a significant advancement in internet infrastructure. The launch is a collaborative work of Huawei and China Unicom, and it aims to deliver download speeds up to 9,834 Mbps , upload speeds of 1,008 Mbps, and latency as low as 3 milliseconds. The 50G Passive Optical Network (PON) technology, which powers the 10G network, improves data transmission over the current fiber-optic infrastructure. High-bandwidth uses of this technology include cloud computing, virtual and augmented reality, streaming 8K video, and integrating smart home devices. For instance, downloading a full-length 4K movie (around 20 GB in size) typically takes about 7-10 minutes on a 1 Gbps connection. With the new 10G broadband network, the same 4K film can be downloaded in under 20 seconds. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death revealed The Economic Times Undo This puts China at the forefront of global broadband technology, surpassing current commercial broadband speeds in countries like the UAE and Qatar. The implementation of 10G broadband is expected to facilitate advancements in various sectors, including healthcare, education, and agriculture, by enabling faster and more reliable data transmission. Live Events The companies behind 10G Huawei was established in 1987 and is headquartered in Shenzhen. It is a global leader in telecommunications equipment and network solutions. The company has played a key role in advancing optical broadband and 5G technologies. On the other hand, China Unicom is one of China's three major state-owned telecom operators. It provides nationwide broadband, mobile, and enterprise services.
Mid East Info
22-03-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
CommScope and Altice Labs Combine PON Technologies to Power Next-Gen FTTH Networks - Middle East Business News and Information
This collaboration enables the integration of CommScope's PON and VBNG solutions and Altice Labs' dual-density XGS PON technologies into one PON Evo suite of solutions, an innovative new option for service providers. Dubai, UAE – CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM), a global leader in network connectivity, announced the availability of its PON Evo™ products, a comprehensive suite of passive optical network (PON) active optical line terminal (OLT) solutions. The PON Evo suite is the result of a strategic partnership with Altice Labs, a leading R&D company, specializing in advanced telecommunications solutions. CommScope's PON Evo suite of products and vBNG Evo™ solution support a comprehensive, managed and orchestrated network transition strategy under a unified architecture. CommScope is integrating the Altice Labs line of advanced OLTs, software-defined network (SDN) management, and operational and business support systems into its existing portfolio. As average revenue per user (ARPU) continues to decline, these benefits can facilitate migration from GPON to XGS-PON, and even 50G PON, all on the same infrastructure, with the integration of Altice Labs' dual density XGS-PON SFP and dual XGS-PON SFP+ solutions, which significantly increases PON port density. 'By combining our existing virtual broadband network gateway (vBNG) and remote OLT solutions with Altice Labs' technologies, we are now positioned to deliver a comprehensive and competitive FTTH portfolio giving our customers a single-source partner,' stated Guy Sucharczuk, SVP and president, Access Network Solutions, CommScope. 'This expanded ecosystem is designed to meet the evolving needs of our customers as they deploy next-generation FTTH networks. These innovative PON solutions also expand upon our portfolio of hybrid fiber coax (HFC) solutions for customers who are implementing targeted FTTH deployments.' 'CommScope's vBNG Evo solution is an excellent complement to our xPON technology,' said Joao Paulo Firmeza, general manager of Altice Labs. 'This is a great mutually relevant collaboration whereby our offering is expanded with CommScope technologies, and they can now offer a full PON portfolio with the addition of Altice Labs' technology. Together we create a formidable partnership aligned to meet our customers' needs.' CommScope and Altice Labs invites industry professionals to experience the power of their combined technologies in the CommScope PON Evo suite firsthand at the upcoming FTTH Conference in Amsterdam, March 25-27. CommScope and the CommScope logo are registered trademarks of CommScope and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. For additional trademark information see . All other product names, trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. About CommScope: CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) is pushing the boundaries of technology to create the world's most advanced wired and wireless networks. Our global team of employees, innovators and technologists empower customers to anticipate what's next and invent what's possible.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Belden brand Precision Optical Technologies honored by 2025 Lightwave+BTR Innovation Reviews
Belden recognized for OpenPath® Passive Optical Networks (PON) Extender technology ST. LOUIS, February 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global provider of complete connection solutions, is proud to announce that Precision Optical Technologies, a sub-brand within Belden's broadband solutions portfolio, has been awarded outstanding honoree status for its OpenPath® PON Extender technology. After being evaluated by a panel of optical communications and broadband experts, the new OpenPath® PON Extender technology focused on fiber-to-the-home applications was recognized by 2025 Lightwave+BTR Innovation Reviews as among the best in the industry. This awards set recognizes technology developers demonstrating excellence in the optical network and broadband communities. Lightwave+BTR Editor in Chief Sean Buckley expressed his congratulations, stating, "On behalf of the Lightwave+BTR Innovation Reviews, I would like to congratulate Precision on achieving a well-deserved 4.5-star honoree status. This competitive program enables Lightwave+BTR to showcase and applaud the most innovative products, projects, technologies, and programs that significantly impact the industry." "This award is a testament to Belden's unwavering commitment to cutting-edge technology and innovation," said Cary Mullin, VP & GM, Broadband Solutions. "Our proprietary OpenPath® PON Extender is revolutionizing Passive Optical Networks, enabling greater efficiency and reach. We remain dedicated to pioneering broadband solutions that set new industry standards and drive the future of connectivity." Precision's OpenPath® PON Extender for XGS-PON is an optical module that allows truly passive and extended-reach PON links for distances up to 80km. Using a patent-pending, low-noise approach to WDM amplification, the PON Extender enables network operators to simplify and extend their PON footprint while eliminating the need to deploy remote OLTs in the field. By doing so, the PON Extender improves reliability and dramatically reduces the cost per household passed (HHP) compared to networks deploying remote OLTs. This solution directly mitigates the costs and risks associated with remote OLT deployment, further supporting the passive nature of PON while significantly enhancing its economic viability. For those operators whose PON architecture already relies on remote OLTs, the OpenPath® PON Extender can seamlessly integrate with and extend existing networks. With its quick-to-deploy capability, operators can access new revenue sources without additional remote OLTs or major network redesign, making it a cost-effective and scalable solution for expanding fiber networks. Precision will be accepting the award in person at the Innovation Review presentation during the Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC) happening Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. About Belden Belden Inc. delivers complete connection solutions that unlock untold possibilities for our customers, their customers and the world. We advance ideas and technologies that enable a safer, smarter and more prosperous future. Throughout our 120+ year history we have evolved as a company, but our purpose remains – making connections. By connecting people, information and ideas, we make it possible. We are headquartered in St. Louis and have manufacturing capabilities in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. For more information, visit us at follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and X/Twitter. Belden, the Belden logo, Precision Optical Technologies and OpenPath® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Belden Inc. or its affiliated companies in the United States and other jurisdictions. Belden and other parties may also have trademark rights in other terms used herein. View source version on Contacts Alicca Hudson Director, Global MarketingBroadband Solutions+ Scott Todd Manager, Corporate Marketing Communications+ Sign in to access your portfolio
