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Nokia (NOK) Unveils Advanced 25G PON Sealed Fiber Access Node

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Nokia Corporation (NOK - Free Report) recently introduced the industry’s first 25G PON (Passive Optical Network) technology for Lightspan SF-8M sealed fiber access node. These sealed fiber access nodes are vital components of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks, directly linking high-speed fiber optic cable to individual residences or businesses.

With Nokia’s Quillion chipset at its core, the Lightspan SF offers a fiber access node that delivers high throughput and low latency with exceptional deployment flexibility. It can be easily mounted on a stand, on a pole, on a wall, or inside or outside a cabinet. High adaptability and easy installation process of remote FTTH nodes empower operators to swiftly capitalize on commercial opportunities and maximize revenue potential.

Its passive cooling feature ensures energy efficiency and minimizes the risk of power failure. The solution supports a wide range of powering options, such as redundant coax or triple power (AC, DC and RFT-V).  

Carriers often face various difficulties in today’s ever-changing market dynamics. With the growing proliferation of high data-intensive applications, demand for higher bandwidth and improved service reliability is rising among both residential and enterprise customers. However, frequent upgradation of the system is a costly endeavor.

The multigigabit sealed fiber access node is optimized for a wide array of PON technologies, including GPON, XGS-PON, Multi-PON and 25G PON. This enables cable operators to rapidly match the changing bandwidth demand and stay ahead of the competition. Along with unmatched capacity, this 25G PON seamlessly facilitates various commercial use cases, including network slicing, symmetrical 10 Gb/s enterprise services, mobile transport and more.

The large centralized OLTs (optical line terminals) often face difficulties related to high latency, and congestion and any single point failure can lead to widespread service disruptions. Remote, small OLTs can reduce latency by bringing the network closer to end users and enhancing performance. It also boosts network resilience, as failure in a particular location won’t affect the whole system. Moreover, it offers operators more flexibility in terms of scaling and upgrading, making them a cost-efficient option for network expansion.

Nokia boasts a leadership position in the XGS-PON equipment market, with its solutions powering a significant portion of fiber broadband connections in North America. The company’s proactive approach to quickly identify loopholes in the legacy systems and encourage rapid innovation to address client’s concerns will likely enhance  its commercial horizon.

The company is driving the transition of global enterprises into smart virtual networks by creating a single network for all services, converging mobile and fixed broadband, IP routing and optical networks with the software and services to manage them. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology, it is transforming the way people and things communicate and connect with each other.

Nokia aims to create new business and licensing opportunities in the consumer ecosystem. To strengthen its leading position in the market, Nokia facilitates its customers to move away from an economy-of-scale network operating model to demand-driven operations by offering easy programmability and flexible automation needed to support dynamic operations, reduce complexity and improve efficiency. It seeks to expand its business into targeted, high-growth and high-margin vertical markets to address growth opportunities beyond its traditional primary markets.

The stock has declined 20% in the past year compared with the industry’s fall of 5%.

Nokia currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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