- Netomnia and Adtran successfully deploy the UK's first commercial 50G PON service.
- The innovation uses Adtran's SDX 6400 Series for seamless, high-speed connectivity over existing infrastructure.
- Netomnia aims to extend its fiber network to 5 million premises by 2027.
In a groundbreaking development, Netomnia and Adtran (ADTN, Financial) announced the successful deployment of the United Kingdom's first commercial 50G PON service. This pioneering project utilizes Adtran's latest SDX 6400 Series to deliver ultra-high-speed internet over existing fiber infrastructure, marking a significant advancement in the nation's broadband capabilities.
Adtran's SDX 6400 Series, known for its modular, software-defined capabilities, facilitates high-density environments and advanced service delivery. The solution integrates seamlessly with current PON networks, allowing for cost-effective scaling without interrupting service. This marks a strategic leap forward as demand surges for bandwidth-intensive applications including AI, 5G backhaul, and enterprise solutions.
Netomnia, the UK's second-largest alternative network provider, currently caters to 2.4 million premises. Its ambitious growth strategy targets reaching 5 million premises by 2027, bolstered by substantial funding of over £1.5 billion. Partnering with YouFibre and brsk, Netomnia is set to transform connectivity standards across the nation, providing robust support for smart city applications and next-generation demands.
Commenting on this milestone, Stuart Broome, GM of EMEA sales at Adtran, highlighted the project's potential to showcase how the SDX 6400 Series empowers operators to scale capacity and accelerate service delivery. This deployment positions Adtran as a frontrunner in addressing the burgeoning needs for high-capacity broadband services.
With this development, Adtran and Netomnia are not only redefining broadband infrastructure in the UK but also setting a new benchmark for future-ready internet services globally.
