Nokia announced that Netplus, an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in India, has deployed Nokia’s 400G routing technology and software-defined access network (SDAN) platform to enhance high-speed broadband and IPTV services across Punjab and other cities. The deployment strengthens Netplus’ ability to deliver scalable, flexible, and energy-efficient services to nearly two million subscribers.
The new architecture equips Netplus with the capability to accelerate the transition from traditional linear TV to next-generation IPTV services, while supporting high-bandwidth applications such as e-commerce, online gaming, and digital classrooms. With a focus on sustainability, Nokia’s energy-efficient components across all layers of the network contribute to reduced operating costs and long-term growth.
For IP access and aggregation, Netplus is utilizing Nokia’s 7250 Interconnect Routers (IXR) for broadband aggregation and the 7750 Service Router (SR) for broadband network gateway (BNG) functions.
On the fiber side, Nokia’s SDAN-based platform, which combines the Altiplano Access Controller with Lightspan Optical Line Terminal (OLT) technology, ensures a fully converged and future-proof broadband architecture. This design enhances service assurance, simplifies network orchestration, and protects operator investments.
Leveraging Altiplano’s SDAN functionality, Netplus gains advanced automation, diagnostics, and service orchestration to improve performance and accelerate service rollout. This enables the ISP to deliver immersive video, IPTV, and cloud-based applications with greater reliability.
Arshdeep Singh Mundi, Executive Director at Netplus, said, “Consumers today want access to high-speed IPTV and interactive applications across multiple devices and locations. This deployment ensures we deliver an improved customer experience, better energy efficiency, and flexibility to support evolving needs in business and education.”
Jivitesh Nayal, Head of Emerging Business for Network Infrastructure at Nokia India, said, “Our solutions deliver the performance, scalability, and automation needed to support data-intensive applications like IPTV. With this deployment, Netplus gains the tools to ensure network reliability, reduce energy costs, and evolve toward a future-ready architecture.”
For Indian ISPs, this deployment underscores the critical role of 400G routing, SDAN, and converged optical access technologies in meeting surging consumer demand for ultra-fast internet, IPTV, and digital services, while keeping sustainability and energy efficiency at the core of network planning.
TelecomLead.com News Desk
