Turkcell and ZTE Achieve World’s First Live Test of 1.2 Tbps Single Wavelength Transmission with Combined 800GE and 400GE Client Interfaces

7e3fd382218d445c2cd564187180d3a3 1 Turkcell and ZTE have achieved a world-first live test of 1.2 Tbps single wavelength transmission utilizing 800GE + 400GE client interfaces simultaneously

ISTANBUL, Oct. 14, 2024 — ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a leading global provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, announced the successful completion of the world’s first live test of 1.2 Tbps single wavelength transmission using an 800GE client interface with Turkcell. This achievement confirms the readiness of OTN equipment for 800GE, the industry’s highest client interface rate on a live network.

Turkcell, a pioneer in European optical networks, is committed to advancing network technology to meet the growing demand for network traffic, particularly for emerging services such as cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence.

In this dynamic environment, Turkcell and ZTE collaborated to test ultra-high-speed OTN transmission using a 400GE + 800GE client board and a 1.2 Tbps line board. The equipment could provide 2*400GE & 800GE client interfaces for greater flexibility. Compared to 400G solutions, the 1.2T solution offers higher bandwidth and transmission rates, significantly boosting system capacity. Additionally, the solution supports network scalability to 1.6 Tbps.

ZTE continues to prioritize the development of its next-generation Tbit OTN solution, aiming to provide strong support for global operators’ commercial deployments. This initiative seeks to accelerate the development of ultra-wide digital optical networks.

Prof. Dr. Vehbi Çağrı Güngör, Chief Network Technologies Officer of Turkcell, stated: “On our 30th anniversary, we proudly and honorably celebrate our leadership in technology as Turkcell. We are dedicated to fulfilling the ever-increasing capacity demands with 1.2 Terabit speeds and the utilization of 800GE + 400GE interfaces within this substantial capacity. We will continue to lead the industry through our technological partnership with ZTE.”

Peng Aiguang, Senior Vice President of ZTE, Chairman of Netaş, commented: “Today, we witnessed the collaboration between ZTE and Turkcell. This achievement highlights Turkcell’s commitment and vision in exploring new technologies, and also reflects ZTE’s extensive experience in optical transmission spanning almost 30 years. Turkcell stands as a key global partner for ZTE. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Turkcell, and for three decades, Turkcell has been leveraging advanced technology to simplify users’ lives. Looking ahead, ZTE remains dedicated to increasing its R&D investment, focusing on advancements in key technologies, and providing cutting-edge solutions to support Turkcell in maintaining its international leadership position.”

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