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Nokia and OTE Group Set Dual World-Record

Optical Transmission Rates Over Ultra Long
Distances

Nokia together with OTE Group, a member
of Deutsche Telekom (DT), announced
two new optical transmission rate world
records using Nokia’s sixth generation of
super-coherent Photonic Service Engine
(PSE-6s) technology. The field trial, which
used Nokia’s 1830 PSI-M optical transport
solution, ran over OTE Group’s national
dense wavelength division multiplexing
(DWDM) network, connecting IP Core
data centers and routers in Greece. Two
optical nodes were installed in Patra and
Athens to boost performance over the
specific fiber optic routes using PSE-6s
coherent optics. As a result, Nokia and OTE carbon footprint. Michalis Papamichail, pursuit of advancing optical technology
achieved record-breaking speeds in a live OTE Group Core Network Devops and has led to a new pinnacle with the PSE-6s
network in real conditions, transmitting Technology Strategy Director, said: “We field trial, establishing a groundbreaking
800Gbps on a single channel over 2580 are proud to have developed, constructed industry standard and underscoring our
km, and 900Gbps over 1290 km. This was and operate one of the most advanced leadership in delivering high-capacity,
achieved over a DWDM link transmitting a long-haul backbone DWDM networks long-haul DWDM transmission solutions.
full load of DWDM channels over 4.8THz of globally. This network has demonstrated It's incredibly gratifying to achieve these
spectrum and supported a total network world-record performances, as evidenced dual world records in collaboration with our
capacity of 25.6 Tbps per fiber. The by our recent field trial. Our aim is to deliver longstanding customer, OTE, who is helping
companies also demonstrated 1.2 Tbps top tier performance in the most cost- to strengthen the Greek economy through
transmission on a single channel over effective manner. In collaboration with our its advanced network infrastructure.
255 km. Running an optical solution with partner, Nokia, we look forward to further Together, we are contributing to a global
Nokia’s PSE-6s allows the increase of advancements in our DWDM technology." legacy that elevates data transmission
network capacity and spectrum utilization, James Watt, Senior Vice President and capabilities to meet the surging demands
reduces energy consumption per bit General Manager of Nokia’s optical of social media, cloud computing, and
by 40%, and minimizes the network's business, commented: “Our relentless video streaming.”

Nokia Launches New Tools for Fiber and Fixed Wireless Deployments

Nokia launched two new offerings for Easy Connect, we make it simple, fast and to experience Wi-Fi 7 speeds via fixed
broadband providers: the Broadband cost-effective for operators to set up home wireless. Nokia said the product, called the
Easy Connect service and new 5G fixed fiber installations,” said Sandra Motley, FastMile indoor 5G Gateway 7, will improve
wireless access (FWA) devices. Broadband President of Fixed Networks at Nokia. “This capacity and coverage as much as 35%.
Easy Connect is a cloud-based platform means happier customers and a growing “Using Fixed Wireless Access to connect
that automates the connection from a fiber business. Operators can get it right end customers to fast internet access
broadband provider to the end customer. In the first time 95% of the time and cut repeat requires more than just one type of device,”
a statement about the new service, Nokia visits in half, speeding up fiber deployment said Dirk Verhaegen, Vice President of
said, “Over 30% of home connections by 20%.” Broadband Easy Connect is a Broadband Devices. “Nokia’s FastMile
are not executed to plan due to manual subscription-based service. Nokia’s new solutions provide operators with options,
procedures, inaccurate data, and tight 5G Fixed Wireless Access outdoor receiver bringing fast, reliable broadband to people
schedules, leading to multiple truck rolls.” uses high-gain antennas to deliver fixed no matter where they live — whether it’s
Broadband Easy Connect automates wireless broadband. Nokia said the in bustling cities, quiet suburbs, or even
certain steps in the process of connecting receiver will improve signal efficiency remote rural areas.” Both Broadband Easy
a user, including scheduling, dispatching as much as 60% while still offering the Connect and the new 5G FWA devices are
technicians, and more. The tools also convenience of self-installation. At the intended to bring faster connections to
offer automated service activation and same time, the company has introduced consumers more easily.
end-to-end line testing. “With Broadband an indoor gateway to allow end users

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