ZTE unveils industry's highest-density symmetrical 50G PON Combo solution, enabling multi-scenario upgrades

• The solution supports 16-port with up tp 50 Gbps symmetric bandwidth, meeting high bandwidth demands for 8K video, XR interaction, and industrial IoT
• The solution supports three core scenarios: 10G city construction, industrial digital transformation, and smart home ecosystem

Barcelona, Spain, 5 March 2025 - ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, has unveiled today the industry's highest density 50G PON Combo solution at MWC Barcelona 2025. This innovative solution enhances 10G infrastructure, unlocking new development opportunities in smart homes, 10G cities, industrial IoT, and other sectors.

The 16-port symmetrical 50G PON Combo solution released by ZTE has distinct features in terms of architectural design, technical compatibility, and energy efficiency.

Innovative Architecture, Ultra-high Density: The solution features the industry's highest-density 16-port single board, utilizing ZTE's latest 50G PON symmetrical miniaturized optical module based on the SFP-DD small form factor design. Compared with QSFP optical modules, its volume is reduced by 30%, while providing symmetrical 50Gbps bandwidth.

Robust Compatibility, Seamless Upgrade: It boasts strong compatibility, supporting the coexistence and smooth upgrade of three generations of technologies: GPON, 10G PON, and 50G PON. This truly enables "one optical fiber to carry three generations of technologies" without changing the existing ODN, significantly protecting operators' initial investments.

Optimized Energy Efficiency, Green and Energy-saving: Equipped with advanced energy efficiency optimization technology, it achieves intelligent energy saving and power consumption reduction. The power consumption per port is significantly lower than that of traditional solutions, helping operators build energy saving FTTx networks.

With the launch and gradual application of the 16-port symmetrical 50G PON Combo solution, the smooth upgrade of FTTx networks will be more effectively promoted. It will inject new momentum into the digital transformation of various industries, further consolidate the 10G infrastructure for city-level applications such as 8K video broadcasting and holographic communication, accelerate the digital upgrade in industrial internet fields like smart manufacturing and remote control, and provide smoother and faster experiences for smart homes and cloud gaming, creating a new ecosystem for smart homes.

As of the end of 2024, ZTE's PON systems have served over 300 operators in more than 100 countries worldwide, maintaining a stable global market share in the Top 2 for several consecutive years.

For more information, please visit the ZTE booth (3F30, Hall 3, Fira Gran Via) at MWC Barcelona 2025 or explore: https://www.zte.com.cn/global/about/exhibition/mwc25.html