Fastweb inks deal with NSN for optical fibre network

Telecoms services enabler Nokia Siemens Networks announced on Thursday that Italian broadband provider FASTWEB is deploying the country's first 100Gb/s (100G) per channel optical fibre network between Milan and Rome.

No financial details were disclosed. Using technology from Nokia Siemens Networks, the new network will be capable of simultaneously transmitting up to 40 wavelengths of light, each carrying data at 100G. This will allow a total data transfer speed of up to 4Tb/s. Nokia Siemens Networks' Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) solution comprises the hiT 7300 optical network platform and its network management system for planning and automation.

The platform is expected to ensure cost savings by either adopting no dispersion compensation (DCM-free) techniques on new fiber or by using the operator's installed DWDM network infrastructure. The company will also integrate its DWDM equipment into the operator's existing network infrastructure. In addition the contract includes delivery of care services, including hardware and software maintenance as well as competence development.

As per the deal, Fastweb will utilize the technology of Nokia Siemens Networks, to enable transmission of up to 40 wavelengths of light, each transmitting data at 100G. This will enable a total data transfer speed of up to 4 Tbps. The new 100G link will start its operations by the end of 2011. Nokia Siemens Networks will offer its DWDM service, with hiT 7300 optical network platform and its network management system for planning and automation. The company will also combine its DWDM equipment into Fastweb's existing network infrastructure. The deal also includes delivery of care services, such as hardware and software maintenance besides competence development.

October 18, 2011

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