Openreach is boosting its UK optical network with national 800G services powered by Ciena, strengthening fibre backhaul for cloud, AI, data centres and VoIP providers. The upgrade delivers scalable high-capacity connectivity, helping wholesale carriers improve resilience, reduce network complexity and support next-generation VoIP, enterprise communications and digital infrastructure across Britain
Ciena Ventures launches with 200 million to accelerate AI networking optical connectivity and next generation telecom innovation For VoIP providers and network operators the fund signals faster advances in data center interconnects automation and high capacity infrastructure needed to support low latency voice cloud communications and future digital services growth
Subco’s Indo-Pacific subsea hypercable expansion promises faster, more resilient connectivity for AI, cloud, and VoIP traffic across Australia, Japan, Guam, Singapore, and the US. With APX North, APX-2, and APX West targeting 2029, carriers can expect lower latency, stronger redundancy, and scalable bandwidth for next-generation communications and voice services worldwide.
Deutsche Telekom expands travel connectivity with T-Travel, a standalone eSIM platform for global mobile data, while Ciena boosts Africa-Europe subsea capacity and VodafoneThree earns UK network awards. From roaming alternatives to lifesaving m-mama transport, these telecom updates highlight how VoIP, mobile networks, and digital connectivity are reshaping communication worldwide today.
Ciena says AI is accelerating a multiyear network investment cycle, boosting demand for optical networking, data center connectivity, and high capacity bandwidth. As AI traffic reshapes WAN, cloud, and VoIP infrastructure, operators need faster, lower latency fiber systems to support scalable communications, reliable services, and future network growth worldwide efficiently
e& UAE’s Ciena-powered DWDM upgrade boosts Middle East network capacity for cloud, AI, data centres and VoIP services. By delivering scalable, low-latency optical connectivity, the project helps telecom operators reduce congestion, improve call quality, support business communications, and prepare regional digital infrastructure for next-generation enterprise and real-time application growth demands.
Ciena and Meta’s collaboration marks a milestone in subsea telecommunications, successfully transmitting 800 Gb/s over 16,608 km without needing signal regeneration. Utilizing Ciena’s advanced WaveLogic 6 Extreme technology on Meta’s Bifrost cable, this breakthrough highlights advancements in long-distance VoIP data transmission, essential for evolving AI and cloud-scale networks.
Zayo Europe is enhancing its footprint in Germany by deploying Ciena’s advanced optical technology across a 3,000 km fibre network. Offering 400G wave services with Ciena’s Reconfigurable Line System and WaveLogic 6 Extreme solutions, Zayo meets rising data demands driven by AI and cloud adoption.
Telxius and Ciena have achieved a major milestone with the first live 1.3 terabit per second transmission across the Atlantic. Using advanced technology, they improved efficiency and bandwidth over 6,600 kilometers, paving the way for faster, more sustainable global connectivity to meet rising demands for AI, video, and cloud.
To bolster Germany’s critical infrastructure, OneFiber is deploying a 1.6 Tbps optical network using Ciena technology. This cutting edge system enhances security, supports real world testing, and delivers ultra fast, reliable connectivity across 5500 kilometers of fiber—empowering public and private sectors with future ready digital resilience.
