Nokia deploys next-gen FTTH fiber network for Sri Lanka Telecom - ET Telecom

NEW DELHI: Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia on Wednesday said it will deploy a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network for Sri Lanka-based telecom operator Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT). The deployment which is based on Nokia’s fiber technology, will enable SLT to bring high-speed broadband services to more than 200,000 enterprise and residential users across the country. SLT is rapidly expanding its broadband footprint in the country to address the growing demand for broadband and the deployment will enable SLT to provide its customers with high symmetrical download and upload speeds along with enhanced broadband services supported by XGS-PON technology. “The solution will future proof SLT’s network by enabling it to evolve to virtualization and Software-Defined Access Networks (SDAN) by software upgrade,” said Nokia in a statement. “By fully utilizing the fiber-technology, we are looking to expand our customer offerings and provide access to a platitude of broadband-based services,” said Kiththi Perera, Chief Executive Officer at Sri Lanka Telecom. Read alsoNokia rolls out 5G software upgrade for 4G networksHuawei's biggest competitors, Ericsson, Nokia say ready to step in after UK banUntitled Carousel Nokia rolls out 5G software upgrade for 4G networksFinnish telecom gear maker Nokia on Tuesday launched a software-based upgrade for its 4G/LTE radios which will enable them to be seamlessly migrated to 5G/NR. See More Details Huawei's biggest competitors, Ericsson, Nokia say ready to step in after UK banThe UK's digital minister Oliver Dowden announced Tuesday that "from the end of this year, telecoms providers must not buy any 5G equipment from Huawei". Dowden added that all existing Huawei gear should be stripped out "by 2027".See More Details“Together SLT and Nokia will continue working towards the ultimate goal of improving broadband connectivity in Sri Lanka,” Perera added.“Our fiber solutions and XGS-PON technology will help SLT build a future-ready network capable of catering to ever-growing data demands,” said Upendra Samaratunge, Managing Director at Nokia Sri Lanka & Maldives. Last week Nokia became the only major telecoms equipment maker to commit to adding open interfaces to its products.