Optical Network

Zain KSA and Huawei have deployed Saudi Arabia’s first 800G optical network to support 5G, cloud computing, and AI services.

ZTE earned awards for all its submissions at the 2026 Lightwave Innovation Reviews, covering AI diagnostics, 50G PON access, and a world-first 1.6 Tbps live-network transmission.

Huawei unveiled its Next Generation Fixed Access Network solution at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, combining AI and all-optical technologies to enhance smart home connectivity for global ISPs.

ZTE unveiled a multi-ONU burst 200G-PON prototype at MWC Barcelona 2026, achieving 200 Gbps transmission. The system uses nanosecond-level flash switch technology to solve key coherent PON challenges.

Türk Telekom and ZTE completed the world’s first C+L full-band integrated 1.6Tbps live network trial in Istanbul, demonstrating capacity expansion without replacing existing fiber infrastructure.