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Infinera confirms successful simulation for Telstra InfraCo
Trial performed with real-world configurations exceeds expectations for one of Telstra InfraCo ’ s planned Australian express routes .
Infinera has confirmed the successful completion of a simulated intercity network trial for Telstra InfraCo ’ s intercity fiber project in Australia . The trial delivered a leading-edge 61.3 terabits per second ( Tbps ) of unregenerated data transmission capacity on a fiber pair over the equivalent of 1,240 route kilometers between Melbourne and Sydney .
The network trial was implemented using Infinera ’ s 800G-capable ICE6 coherent solution and Corning Incorporated ’ s SMF-28 ULL fiber with advanced bend , demonstrating the high-performance capability of the express network – which is part of the intercity fiber network Telstra InfraCo is building across Australia .
The trial was performed with real-world configurations , including 1,240 kilometers of ultra-low-loss fiber simulating one of Telstra InfraCo ’ s planned express Melbourne-Sydney routes .
Infinera performed an in-service , non-traffic-impacting upgrade from C-band to combined C-band plus L-band as part of the capacity expansion process .
With Infinera ’ s ICE6 and Corning ’ s optical fiber , Telstra InfraCo achieved 61.3 Tbps total capacity with 6.2 milliseconds latency across the combined C-band and L-band – with wavelengths up to 700 Gbps .
Telstra InfraCo ’ s express network is designed to be a highperformance national network for customers who need reliable , ultra-high bandwidth between capital cities and international submarine cable landing stations .
For hyperscalers , global cloud providers , content companies and governments , this means access to scalable high capacity and more direct routes , with optional route redundancy .
“ Based on these results , Telstra InfraCo ’ s express network and overall intercity fiber build will lead the world in scale , low latency and high data transmission performance rate ,” said Kathryn Jones , Fiber Executive at Telstra InfraCo . “ The simulation exceeds our expectations , offering almost seven times today ’ s typical capacity of 8.8 Tbps per fiber pair and validates our selection of Corning ’ s SMF-28 ULL fiber in the cable design . This will enable Telstra to develop market-leading solutions for our customers today and for years to come – a key element of Telstra ’ s ambitious T25 strategy and transformation goals .”
“ To meet the rigorous demands of a vast network over Australia ’ s unique terrain , Telstra InfraCo needed fiber infrastructure with advanced bend capability and minimal signal loss to deliver ultrahigh cable capacity . That ’ s why they turned to Corning ,” said Sharon Bois , Division Vice President , Product Line and Marketing , Corning Optical Fiber and Cable . “ Our SMF-28 ULL fiber with advanced bend is designed to meet exactly those needs .”
“ Infinera ’ s 800G-capable ICE6 solution demonstrated industryleading performance , maximizing fiber capacity and reach on Telstra InfraCo ’ s express network configuration ,” said Nick Walden , Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales at Infinera .
“ This achievement underscores the enhanced performance Infinera ’ s technology can bring to meet Telstra InfraCo ’ s express network requirements for bandwidth today and into the future .” p
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