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Mid East Info
10-06-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
e& UAE pioneers world's first high-density XGS-PON technology - Middle East Business News and Information
Next generation technology delivers ultra-fast connectivity with lower space and power use, supporting UAE's green goals and e&'s net-zero drive Abu Dhabi, June 2025 — e& UAE today announced the successful deployment of the world's first 32-ports high-density XGS-PON (10 Gigabit Symmetrical Passive Optical Network) solution, which offers the highest density in industry, marking a major milestone in the evolution of fibre broadband (FBB) services in the UAE. This cutting-edge technology will enable e& UAE to deliver ultra-high-speed, low-latency connectivity to customers while significantly optimising space and power efficiency, supporting both the UAE's sustainability agenda and e&'s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Marwan Bin Shakar, Acting Chief Technology and Information Officer, e& UAE, said: 'The introduction of our high density XGS-PON solution marks a transformative step in the UAE's broadband evolution, combining speed with sustainability. This milestone underscores our commitment to network excellence and offering world-class customer experiences, fully aligned with our broader sustainability targets. As we pioneer next-generation connectivity, we do so with a clear focus on responsible innovation and purposeful digital progress.' e& UAE's deployment underscores its commitment to environmental responsibility. By leveraging advanced high-density XGS-PON technology, e& UAE minimises energy use and operational waste, contributing to the UAE's broader vision for a sustainable digital economy. In 2023, e& pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emissions (Scope 1 and 2) across its own operations in all markets by 2040, accelerating efforts to combat climate change through innovation. e& UAE continues to invest in next-generation infrastructure, ensuring the nation remains at the forefront of global connectivity. The high-density XGS-PON rollout is a critical step in building a smarter, greener, and more connected future for all. About e& UAE: e& UAE is the flagship telecom arm of e& in the UAE, built on a 5-decades legacy of connectivity excellence. Our mission is to deliver world-class superior connectivity experiences that fuel the UAE's future-focused innovation. Leveraging the latest world-class technologies, e& UAE aims to transform lives and industries, turning every connection into an opportunity for growth and every interaction into a transformative possibility. We are focused on expanding our core services and digital marketplaces by enriching consumer value propositions that cater to new lifestyles and emerging demands beyond core telecom services, including health, insurance and gaming. As a trusted enterprise partner, e& UAE continues to power entire industries with 5G and AI, delivering a tailored ecosystem of solutions to meet their connectivity needs and more, empowering them to automate, innovate, transform, and scale. Strengthening our leadership position as an AI-powered telco, e& UAE delivers seamless connectivity, cutting-edge AI solutions, and sustainable innovation to uplift people and communities, and empower businesses and industries, so everyone thrives in a digital-first world.
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.
Arab Times
25-04-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
China Unveils World's First Commercial 10G Broadband Network
BEIJING, April 25: In a groundbreaking move, China has officially launched the world's first commercial 10G broadband network, setting a new global benchmark in internet technology. The high-speed network, developed jointly by China Unicom and tech giant Huawei, was rolled out in Sunan County of Hebei Province and the futuristic Xiong'an New Area. The network leverages cutting-edge 50G-PON (Passive Optical Network) technology, delivering lightning-fast download speeds of up to 9,834 Mbps and upload speeds exceeding 1,000 Mbps. Latency has been reduced to as low as 3 milliseconds—opening up new possibilities for real-time applications and next-generation connectivity. To put this in perspective, users can now download a 20GB 4K movie in less than 20 seconds, a task that would typically take several minutes on standard 1 Gbps networks. This ultra-high-speed connectivity is expected to revolutionize sectors such as cloud computing, smart homes, VR/AR experiences, 8K video streaming, and autonomous technologies. It also significantly boosts China's ambitions to build intelligent infrastructure and lead global advancements in digital urban development. With this launch, China has not only surpassed global leaders in internet speed, such as Singapore and the UAE, but also reinforced its position at the forefront of broadband innovation.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
World's first 10G broadband network launched in China: How fast is 10G
China has reportedly marked a significant advancement in its internet infrastructure as it launched its first commercial 10-Gigabit (10G) broadband network in Sunan County , Hebei Province. The project, a collaborative effort between telecommunications giant Huawei and state-owned operator China Unicom , aims to deliver dramatically faster internet access. According to a report by The Economic Times, official specifications target download speeds of up to 9,834 Megabits per second (Mbps) – nearly 10 Gigabits per second (Gbps) – upload speeds around 1,008 Mbps, and network latency as low as 3 milliseconds. This ultra-fast network utilises next-generation 50G Passive Optical Network (PON) technology, which enhances data transmission capabilities over existing fiber-optic infrastructure . How much faster is 10G internet compared to current common broadband speeds by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo To illustrate the speed increase, downloading a large 20GB 4K movie, a task that might take 7-10 minutes on a typical 1Gbps connection, could potentially be completed in under 20 seconds using the new 10G service. The leap in speed enables easy handling of demanding high-bandwidth applications . Activities like cloud computing, immersive virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) experiences, streaming ultra-high-definition 8K video, and managing complex smart home ecosystems are expected to run significantly smoother. This deployment essentially positions China at the forefront of commercially available broadband technology, surpassing currently advertised top speeds in other leading nations like the UAE and Qatar. Beyond enhancing entertainment and consumer applications, the implementation of 10G broadband is anticipated to drive innovation across various sectors. Faster and more reliable data transmission is expected to facilitate advancements in fields such as telemedicine, remote education and data-intensive smart agriculture.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Actelis Networks Appoints Leading Industry Expert Julie Kunstler as Board Member
New Independent Director Brings decades of strategic expertise in broadband access and cybersecurity to support Actelis Networks' growth FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Actelis Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASNS) ('Actelis' or the 'Company'), a market leader in cyber-hardened, rapid deployment networking solutions for IoT and broadband applications, today announced the appointment of Julie Kunstler as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Kunstler brings over three decades of experience in the communications components, broadband access equipment sectors, and strategic corporate positioning, along with public company board experience. Kunstler currently serves on the board of Ethernity Networks Ltd., a company traded on the London Stock Exchange, and previously served on the board of TTI Team Telecom International, a NASDAQ-listed company until its acquisition by TEOCO in 2010. Her extensive board experience reflects a deep understanding of corporate governance, strategic growth, and technology-driven markets. Kunstler has held leadership roles across the communications technology landscape, with expertise spanning executive management, venture capital investment, industry analysis, and board governance. Most recently, she served as Chief Analyst for the Broadband Access Intelligence Service at Omdia, a division of Informa Tech, where she covered the fixed broadband access industry ecosystem. Prior to her role at Omdia, Kunstler was Vice President of Business Development at Teknovus, a venture-backed startup specializing in Passive Optical Network (PON) chip technology. There, she played a key role in corporate strategy, OEM agreements, fundraising, and led efforts that culminated in Teknovus' acquisition by Broadcom. Kunstler also co-founded and served as General Partner at Portview Communications Partners, a venture capital fund focused on early-stage investments in communications technology companies. In recognition of her significant contributions to the fiber broadband sector, Kunstler was awarded the Fiber Lifetime Achievement Award by the Fiber Broadband Association in July 2024. 'I am honored to join Actelis' Board,' stated Julie Kunstler. 'The requirements for secure, broadband access networking solutions are expanding across residential, enterprise, campus, and governmental segments. Actelis is well-positioned to address key challenges in cybersecurity, edge and access networking, and critical infrastructure. I look forward to contributing to the company's continued growth and success across multiple sectors.' Tuvia Barlev, Chairman and CEO of Actelis Networks, commented, 'We are thrilled to welcome Julie to the Actelis Board as an independent director. Her strategic vision and extensive expertise in broadband access and network infrastructure will be instrumental as we strengthen our leadership in cyber-hardened hybrid-fiber networking solutions and cyber-aware networking.' Kunstler holds an MBA from the University of Chicago, adding to her strong foundation in strategic business management. Her appointment reflects Actelis' ongoing commitment to enhancing its board with diverse perspectives and deep industry knowledge, supporting the company's mission to deliver innovative, secure networking solutions globally. Kunstler's detailed bio is available in the Company's latest filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on form 8-K. at About Actelis Networks, Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASNS) is a market leader in hybrid fiber-copper, cyber-hardened networking solutions for rapid deployment in wide-area IoT applications, including government, ITS, military, utility, rail, telecom, and campus networks. Actelis' innovative portfolio offers fiber-grade performance with the flexibility and cost-efficiency of hybrid fiber-copper networks. Through its "Cyber Aware Networking" initiative, Actelis also provides AI-based cyber monitoring and protection for all edge devices, enhancing network security and resilience. For more information, please visit Forward-looking StatementsThis press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are identified by the use of the words "could," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "may," "continue," "predict," "potential," "project" and similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. 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