Ekinops has been selected as the strategic technology partner for Telegraph42’s latest long-haul optical upgrade, aimed at expanding international traffic bandwidth across Eurasia. The project leverages Ekinops’ PM 200FRS02-2 platform to implement a 100G alien wavelength solution, increasing the capacity of Telegraph42’s existing DWDM infrastructure without the need for signal regeneration—reducing cost and complexity.
Launched in May 2024, the initiative targets high-performance, low-latency data routes crucial for regional IP transit. Ekinops’ FlexRate™ technology enables seamless integration of alien wavelengths over equipment from multiple vendors, offering operators like Telegraph42 flexibility and efficiency. The solution addresses increasing demand for bandwidth from telecom partners, supporting the company’s role as a critical connectivity provider in Eurasia.
Telegraph42 operates high-speed optical corridors across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and beyond. With Ekinops’ support, the network can scale rapidly while maintaining service continuity and cost control.
- Project began in May 2024 using Ekinops PM 200FRS02-2 platform
- 100G alien wavelength deployed over existing DWDM infrastructure
- Non-regenerated long-haul transmission enhances cost efficiency
- Supports a major regional telecom partner of Telegraph42
- Based on Ekinops’ FlexRate™ technology with multivendor compatibility
“We are glad to support Telegraph42 in achieving their mission of providing a solution to improve IP transit performance in the region,” said Frank Dedobbeleer, Chief Revenue Officer Group EMEA & APAC at Ekinops. “Much of the region depends on the connectivity services provided by Telegraph42 so it is vital that its network capacity stays well ahead of customer demand.”
🌐 Why it Matters:
The upgrade underscores growing demand for scalable, high-capacity backbone infrastructure in Eurasia. Alien wavelength strategies like this offer a pragmatic path for carriers to increase bandwidth over mixed-vendor optical networks, avoiding costly hardware overhauls and accelerating deployment timelines.
