Nokia launches new 25G PON fiber modem to deliver 20x faster internet speeds

Nokia today launched a new 25G PON fiber modem for operators to immediately address the growing demand for more capacity and enhanced broadband services. The compact solution can immediately deliver 20x more bandwidth than current gigabit solutions while keeping the same size and energy efficiency, the Finnish firm said.

The solution enables operators to quickly upgrade their existing GPON or XGS PON network to deliver true 10Gbs speeds and beyond with unprecedented ease and unlock additional revenue streams. It can be easily installed on a wall, inside a building, or in an outdoor enclosure.

"The 25G PON eco-system is growing and with it, the technology that continues to bring concrete business benefits to customers. The market for 25G PON is here and with the new fiber modem, we have a very efficient 25G solution that can support all types of services and applications in the fiber-for-everything era. 25G PON continues to be the easiest, most cost-effective and power-efficient way for services providers to upgrade and maximize the use of their existing fiber network to deliver ultra-fast broadband access," said Geert Heyninck, General Manager of Broadband Networks at Nokia.

Nokia's new 25G PON fiber modem is part of the company's growing 25G PON portfolio, which includes a range of fiber access platforms and the first 25G PON sealed fiber access node for cable operators.

"25G PON deployments and the 25GS-PON MSA (Multi-Source Agreement) Group has grown substantially over the past year. One of the driving factors for the growing interest in 25GS-PON is its ability to coexist with GPON and XGS-PON without having to deploy additional feeder fiber, splitters, or other ODN elements. This past year we've seen large operators like Google indicate plans to make 25G PON service available to its customers while the MSA continues to expand, encompassing a diverse range of service providers, equipment vendors, and component suppliers," said Jeff Heynen, Vice President, Broadband Access and Home Networking at Dell'Oro Group.