Türk Telekom and ZTE successfully pilot Europe's first "three-mode 50G PON + FTTR-B" solution

• Europe's first "three-mode 50G PON + FTTR-B" solution supports all-optical 50GE access via one fiber and provides full Wi-Fi coverage with ultra-high speed

Ankara, Türkiye, 14 November 2024 - ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, in partnership with Türk Telekom, Türkiye's largest integrated operator, today announced the successful pilot of Europe's first "three-mode 50G PON + FTTR-B" solution.

Türk Telekom, the leader of Turkey's digital transformation, is taking pioneering steps in innovative technologies. In collaboration with ZTE,  it has implemented a pilot application for FTTR (Fiber up to the room) with Europe's first 50 Gbps broadband access. This pilot, which integrates three different wavelengths and uses 50G PON technology in a single fiber, also supports a high speed wireless Wi-Fi solution. By allocating fibers to each room or office, the technology enables high-speed access, offering effective solutions for applications requiring high bandwidth in commercial campuses, buildings, and home settings.

Peng Aiguang, Senior Vice President of ZTE, stated that ZTE has always maintained a strategic partnership with Türk Telekom. As the global leading provider in ICT industry, ZTE continuously explores innovative technologies and solutions with Türk Telekom, constantly seeking opportunities and creating value in the future of digitalized networks. 

Zafer Orhan, CNO of Türk Telekom, stated that, as the leader of Turkey's digital transformation, the company is working with the new generation of technologies. Thanks to this valuable cooperation with ZTE, Türk Telekom has demonstrated the first 50G PON + FTTR solution in Europe through a successful pilot application. Türk Telekom believes that this technology, which will enable more widespread and efficient Wi-Fi solutions, will play an important role in the digitalization of many sectors in the coming period.