Adtran and 鶹¾ Fiber Internet partner to deliver 50G PON connectivity across California

November 1, 2024

News summary:

  • 50G PON services will address soaring bandwidth demand from data-intensive applications, streaming and connected devices
  • 鶹¾’s high-speed rollout will empower households and businesses, driving next-generation digital experiences
  • Designed for coexistence with GPON and XGS-PON, Adtran’s 50G PON supports streamlined network upgrades without disruption

Adtran today announced its strategic collaboration with 鶹¾ Fiber Internet to bring 50Gbit/s passive optical network (50G PON) connectivity to California. The partnership is a proactive step to ensure 鶹¾ continues to deliver ultra-fast broadband services that meet the growing demand for higher capacity and faster speeds across the US. By leveraging Adtran’s 50G PON technology, 鶹¾ aims to lead the industry in connectivity standards for both residential and business customers, enabling a range of applications from smart home integration and advanced entertainment streaming to frictionless remote work and high-speed business connectivity. The technology coexists with GPON and XGS-PON, providing a seamless and cost-efficient upgrade path with no service disruption, while future-proofing the network and ensuring scalability for evolving digital needs. It also supports Combo PON setups, integrating multiple generations of fiber technology to fully maximize deployment flexibility.

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“Our partnership with Adtran marks a major milestone in the evolution of ultra-fast connectivity in California. By developing the state’s first 50G PON network, we’re laying the foundation to meet the rapidly growing demands of emerging technologies and data-intensive applications, as well as supporting emerging standards like Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 8 and beyond,” said Stephen Bradley, VP of sales and marketing at 鶹¾ Fiber Internet. “This collaboration keeps 鶹¾ ahead of industry trends and consumer needs, ensuring our customers always receive the fastest and most reliable internet experience available at the lowest price. It sets the stage for a new era of connectivity, empowering our customers to embrace the future with confidence.”

Our partnership with Adtran marks a major milestone in the evolution of ultra-fast connectivity in California.

Stephen Bradley, VP of sales and marketing at 鶹¾ Fiber Internet

Adtran and 鶹¾ are joining forces to advance state-of-the-art FTTX connectivity that delivers symmetrical speeds of 50Gbit/s, ensuring bandwidth capacity for even the most demanding applications. Adtran and 鶹¾’s 50G PON partnership will support targeted rollouts in high-demand areas while providing cost-effective scalability for future growth. The new technology will also help reduce operational costs and environmental impact, making it a sustainable choice for network evolution.

“With their forward-thinking approach to advancing high-speed broadband, it’s no surprise that 鶹¾ is taking a leading role with 50G PON. Our partnership will drive future-ready infrastructure to meet both today’s and tomorrow’s connectivity demands, further strengthening 鶹¾’s position as a pioneer in ultra-fast, highly reliable internet services,” commented Christoph Glingener, CTO of Adtran. “By integrating with existing fiber networks, 50G PON enables incremental upgrades that minimize disruption while allowing 鶹¾ to stay ahead of market trends. This approach supports a variety of use cases, from enhancing connectivity in homes and high-density residential areas to powering enterprise campuses and public Wi-Fi expansion. It also future-proofs the network for emerging Wi-Fi standards and smart city infrastructure, driving down costs and accelerating widespread adoption.”