Infinera (NASDAQ: INFN) announced today that Virgin Media has
trialed innovative network technology which provides new ways to
roll out multi-gigabit speeds to consumers and businesses.
The trial, delivered on the operator’s network in Reading, UK,
saw Virgin Media install prototype Infinera XR optics technology in
its network. The new equipment plugs into the existing network and
can send and receive data at much higher speeds than was previously
possible – reaching transfer rates of up to 400Gbps in a single
fiber.
In 2019, Virgin Media trialed 10Gbps symmetric full fiber home
broadband technology in Papworth, Cambridgeshire. This new trial
goes a step beyond that, demonstrating that the operator’s passive
fiber optic access network (PON) – which provides multiple premises
with full fiber connections – could deliver 400Gbps symmetrical
services by making use of the latest technology.
Fiber optic networks transmit data from one point to another
through a series of electrical switches and optical transceivers.
These optical transceivers control where the information is sent
and at what speed, ultimately determining how fast data can be sent
from one point to another.
In the trial, the traditional network transceivers were replaced
with cutting-edge technology which split a single fiber optic cable
into many connections, all taking a share of the huge capacity.
This means a single fiber could be used to provide multi-gigabit
speeds to many customers at the same time.
By using standard passive optical network technology, the
transceivers can support higher speed data transfers and can be
remotely upgraded and configured. This allows the network operator
to make changes quickly and easily, paving the way for simple
upgrades to consumer services in future.
This new technology could help support the rapidly growing
demand for data which is being driven by high-quality video
streaming, remote working, and immersive entertainment, as well as
the need to carry 5G traffic to and from mobile phone masts as well
as other emerging bandwidth intensive technologies.
Jeanie York, Chief Technology and Information Officer, Virgin
Media, said: “Our next-generation network already offers gigabit
connectivity to more than 7 million homes, but with data use and
demand for hyperfast speeds surging, we’re continually investing in
our network to prepare for whatever the future brings.
“Innovations like XR optics ensure our customers continue to
benefit from the UK’s fastest widely available speeds, pave the way
for future network upgrades and help support the rollout of
multi-gigabit broadband and mobile services.”
“The trial with Virgin Media provides a solid proof point that
Infinera’s XR optics technology can be seamlessly applied to
existing networks,” said Dave Welch, Infinera Chief Innovation
Officer and Co-founder. “This represents a radical shift in the way
networks can be built, promising a more flexible and sustainable
way to meet the ever increasing need to transmit more data at
higher speeds.”
Contacts:
Infinera Media: Anna VueTel. +1 (916)
595-8157avue@infinera.com
Infinera Investors:Amitabh PassiHead of Investor
Relationsapassi@infinera.com
About Virgin MediaVirgin Media offers four
multi award-winning services across the UK: broadband, TV, mobile
phone and landline.
Our network delivers the fastest widely-available broadband
speeds to homes and businesses. We’re expanding this through
continued investment in our Project Lightning programme, which has
seen our network footprint reach an additional 2.5 million premises
so far to pass 15.3 million UK premises overall. We are also
investing to bring next-generation gigabit speeds to our entire
broadband network by the end of 2021, with progress so far making
us the UK’s largest gigabit network.
Our interactive TV service brings live TV, thousands of hours of
on-demand programming and the best apps and games to customers
through a set-top box, as well as on-the-go through tablets and
smartphones.
Virgin Mobile launched the world’s first virtual mobile network
and offers fantastic value and innovative services with 5G
connectivity. We are also one of the largest fixed-line home phone
providers in the UK.
Through Virgin Media Business we support entrepreneurs,
businesses and the public sector, delivering a range of
connectivity and tailor-made services.
Virgin Media employs around 12,000 people directly in the UK and
is part of Liberty Global, one of the world’s leading converged
video, broadband and communications companies. Liberty Global
connects 11 million customers through operations in six countries
across Europe subscribing to 25 million TV, broadband internet and
telephony services. It also serves 6 million mobile
subscribers.
About InfineraInfinera is a global supplier of
innovative networking solutions that enable carriers, cloud
operators, governments, and enterprises to scale network bandwidth,
accelerate service innovation, and automate network operations. The
Infinera end-to-end packet optical portfolio delivers
industry-leading economics and performance in long-haul, submarine,
data center interconnect, and metro transport applications. To
learn more about Infinera visit www.infinera.com, follow us on
Twitter @Infinera, and read our latest blog posts at
www.infinera.com/blog.
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Infinera Corporation.
This press release contains forward-looking statements,
including but not limited to the potential financial, operational
and technical benefits that Infinera’s Infinera’s XR optics
technology may provide network operators. These statements are not
guarantees of results and should not be considered as an indication
of future activity or future performance. Actual results may vary
materially from these expectations as a result of various risks and
uncertainties. Information about these risks and uncertainties, and
other risks and uncertainties that affect Infinera’s business, is
contained in the risk factors section and other sections of
Infinera’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Fiscal Quarter
ended September 26, 2020 as filed with the SEC on November 5, 2020,
as well as any subsequent reports filed with or furnished to the
SEC. These reports are available on Infinera’s website at
www.infinera.com and the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Infinera
assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update
any such forward-looking statements.
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