Toda’s telecom news includes announcements on Nokia, Microscan, U Mobile’s AI-enhanced 5G-Advanced (5G-A) network, ZTE, GoFoton, among others.
Nokia and Microscan Launch High-Capacity Optical Network in Western India
Nokia and Microscan Infocommtech are partnering to deploy a metro and regional optical network in Western India, covering Maharashtra and Pune, with plans to expand into Gujarat. The network addresses growing bandwidth demand from enterprises, hyperscalers, financial institutions, and OTT providers. Microscan is deploying Nokia’s Photonic Service Engine (PSE) technology and 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) optical line system in Mumbai and Pune. The network supports high-speed 400G+ wave services and is designed for cloud-optimized transport.
U Mobile and ZTE Power Malaysia’s 5G Future with AI-Driven Innovation
U Mobile and ZTE signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop AI-enhanced 5G-Advanced (5G-A) network solutions for industries in East Malaysia. The collaboration targets geographic and environmental challenges to provide stable coverage and reliable services for business operations. The companies will create a 5G-enabled industrial campus framework to support industrial digitalisation. Pilot sites across East Malaysia will test solutions integrating AI and network slicing to improve operational efficiency. U Mobile will provide ULTRA5G connectivity, while ZTE contributes expertise in AI-driven network technologies. The MoU was signed by Woon Ooi Yuen, CTO of U Mobile, and Tey Khang Lian, Deputy Country Manager of ZTE Malaysia.
GoFoton Launches 12-Port PEACOC Terminal to Boost Flexible Fiber Networks
GoFoton has launched a 12-port PEACOC Multiport Mid-Span Terminal (MMT), adding to its existing 4-port and 16-port models. The terminal supports broadband deployments across various network architectures, including hybrid fiber coax (HFC), distributed access architectures (DAA), Metro Ethernet, and fiber to the home (FTTH). It functions as a mid-span splice and drop closure and supports Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) components. Operators can choose preloaded configurations with connectorized drop cables, adapters, and splitters or an empty unit for custom setups. Key features include modular design, GR-771 certification, compact size with slack storage, and simplified installation and management.
Shafana Fazal