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Nokia today announced that Optus will use Nokias state-of-the-art IP and optical network solution including 1830 Photonic Service Switch PSS utilizing Photonic Service Engines PSE and turnkey engineering solutions to upgrade the existing long-haul network covering a distance of 1200 km between Sydney and Melbourne. The new network will address the growing requirements for more capacity and low-latency connectivity on the Optus network along with those of wholesale and enterprise customers. It will improve the Optus customer experience with the ability to transport data at rates between 19.2Tbs and 28.8Tbs per fiber pair providing unprecedented data center interconnection DCI capacity.As part of the agreement the new long-haul network will support the transport of 400GbE services over 400G600G optical channels. Optus will have the ability to seamlessly upgrade the new long-haul infrastructure solution to support future services such as 800GbE transport services. The implementation is based on fifth generation PSE PSE-V which will support 400G capacity and 600G over some routes allowing Optus to effectively maximize the capability of its fiber infrastructure.Nokia 1830 PSS with its flagship chipset PSE-V enables service providers like Optus to add capacity and provide high-speed low-latency connectivity with optimal footprint and reduced power consumption.John Castro Vice President of Wholesale and Satellite at Optus said Building a world-class long-haul network between two major economic hubs Sydney and Melbourne reiterates our commitment to provide the best-in-class connectivity to our enterprise and wholesale customers. We are excited by the optionality this affords Optus in being able to seamlessly upgrade our network to service the future demands for 600G and 800G transport services. Nokias solution helps address the growing demands for more capacity and allows us to better service our customers and the market more broadly.Antonio Ruggiero Head of Optical Networks at Nokia Oceania said Nokia is proud to support our long-standing partner Optus in the continued evolution of its long-haul network. The new network brings down the cost per bit while making it easier for Optus to upgrade to 800GbE in the future ensuring its network is ready to meet the ever-growing demand for capacity in the enterprise and wholesale market.
