Nokia Launches New High-density 25G PON Line Card

Nokia announced the launch of a new 25G PON high-density line card, aimed at providing multi gigabit residential broadband services to the mass market and meeting users’ expectations for a high-quality broadband experience. The new solution supports multiple PON technology options, providing operators with a cost-effective way to deliver true 10Gb/s broadband services. This 16 port line card is based on the Nokia Quillion chipset, and each port supports GPON, XGS-PON, 25G PON, as well as multiple PON variants such as GPON+XGS-PON, XGS+25G PON, and GPON+XGS+25G PON, allowing operators to seamlessly adapt to market demand with flexibility.

Geert Heyninck, General Manager of Nokia Broadband Networks, said, “We are helping operators provide an unparalleled gigabit experience through our new 25G PON solution. It combines speed, scale, and efficiency to provide service providers with an effective pathway to new sources of revenue without the need to rethink their entire network. ”

As operators shift from providing continuous average bandwidth to differentiated services to cope with sudden peak traffic demands and provide excellent customer experience, the demand for gigabit is growing. End users are increasingly seeking high-speed upstream and downstream connections to access cloud, gaming, home office, and Wi Fi 7 in real-time.

Jeff Heynen, Vice President of Broadband Access and Home Networking at Dell’Oro, said, “In the increasingly competitive broadband market, it is crucial for service providers to be able to economically and effectively expand multi gigabit and true 10Gb/s services across the entire residential user base. Being able to provide the highest speed and handle peak traffic demands with the lowest latency and jitter is how providers stand out and satisfy users. ”

The new line card expands Nokia’s comprehensive 25G PON product portfolio and can be paired with Nokia’s fiber optic modems to provide a future oriented, cost-effective end-to-end solution for the deployment of 25G PON residential and enterprise services in the mass market. Currently, 20 operators including Frontier, Google Fiber, and Hong Kong Broadband are using Nokia’s validated 25G PON technology to meet the demand for faster broadband speeds.

Veronica Bloodworth, Executive Vice President and Chief Network Officer of Frontier, stated, “Fiber optic is a strategic asset that ensures our network can scale and adapt to constantly changing customer needs. The seamless upgrade from GPON to XGS-PON and now 25G PON capabilities, as well as our unique coexistence technology, reflect our commitment to maintaining a leading position. The 25G PON enhances our competitive position, enabling us to provide high-speed, future oriented connectivity for businesses and expanding home customers who increasingly rely on fast, reliable broadband to provide cloud services, gaming, and immersive digital experiences.”