Alternative operator becomes first in the UK to drive a multi-Gigabit
access strategy with emerging XGS-PON architecture
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
ADTRAN®, Inc., (NASDAQ: ADTN), a leading provider of next-generation
open networking solutions, today announced that Call Flow has chosen its XGS-PON
solution to power the UK’s first generation of symmetric multi-Gigabit Fibre-to-the-Home
(FTTH) services. The rapidly-growing ultrafast broadband operator has
already built out up to 100Mbps FTTC-based services across Southern
England and, to allow services to scale, has now selected ADTRAN’s next
generation 10Gbps FTTH solution. This new architecture, fully compatible
with Call Flow’s existing FTTH network, is set to bring about a
step-change in symmetric multi-Gigabit access performance to
differentiate it from other providers as it targets strategic expansion
over the next 5–10 years.
With new rapidly emerging application demands such as AR/VR, 4K media
streaming and the cloudification of software applications, all driving
increased demands for lower latency and higher data rates, service
providers are urgently re-evaluating further investments in GPON as
their standard of choice for new rollouts. ADTRAN is a pioneer in 10G
PON solutions, providing the contributions that triggered the
introduction of XGS-PON into the ITU standards. As the editor for this
effort, ADTRAN drove industry consensus which resulted in the approval
and adoption of the XGS-PON ITU standard.
By supporting 10Gbps symmetric fixed wavelength PON over new or existing
fibre optic infrastructures, XGS-PON provides the optimal blend between
performance and price, permitting Call Flow to address both residential
and business subscribers simultaneously on a single, common optical
distribution network. Essentially doubling the useable life span of the
optical distribution network, ADTRAN’s XGS-PON solutions protects
operators’ network investments, providing the available capacity to
support premium revenues for years to come.
“Call Flow has a leading vision for multi-Gigabit broadband services to
better enable their communities for the global marketplace and to
improve individual customers’ lives. Its strategic choice of XGS-PON is
foundational to its ambition to be a prominent FTTH player in the UK
market,” said Ronan Kelly, CTO for EMEA & APAC at ADTRAN. “This
deployment adds to the global momentum building around 10 Gigabit PON as
the primary access technology of choice for operators in developed
broadband markets. Rapidly and cost-effectively satisfying subscriber
demand and government targets, XGS-PON is the breakthrough the FTTH
industry has been waiting for.”
“ADTRAN’s global leadership in Gigabit broadband solutions made it the
ideal choice to address the rising bandwidth demands we anticipate for
the next 5–10 years and beyond,” said Andy Conibere, CEO at Call Flow.
“Its commitment to modern software-based, open architectures reinforced
our view that it was the right partner for us. As Call Flow expands to
answer more of the pent-up demand for Gigabit broadband services
throughout the UK, XGS-PON will be essential to future-proofing our
competitive advantage and delivering maximum value to our residential
and business customers, as well as our investors.”
About ADTRAN
ADTRAN, Inc. is a leading global provider of networking and
communications equipment. ADTRAN’s products enable voice, data, video
and Internet communications across a variety of network infrastructures.
ADTRAN solutions are currently in use by service providers, private
enterprises, government organizations, and millions of individual users
worldwide. For more information, please visit www.adtran.com.
About CallFlow
Call Flow is an innovative alternative network (alt-net) provider and
has built both superfast and ultrafast networks across Kent, East
Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. Call Flow is an industry leader in the
use of Openreach’s ducts and poles (PIA/DPA) and Sub Loop Unbundling
(SLU/FTTC). With several years experience of building innovative
networks for various public bodies and BDUK, Call Flow is ideally placed
to bring its skills to the fore in building 10 Gigabit PON networks in
line with Government policy and Ofcom’s objective of infrastructure
competition.
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Source: ADTRAN, Inc.