IdeaTek is deploying 50G passive optical network (50G PON) technology across Kansas, aiming to enhance connectivity in rural and underserved communities. Building on the rollout of Adtran’s 10G fiber platform and Wi-Fi 7-enabled gateways, this collaboration uses the SDX 6400 Series OLT to deliver speeds of 10Gbps, 20Gbps, and beyond. The project supports applications like smart farming, IoT, next-generation healthcare, augmented and virtual reality, and ultra-high-definition video, while enabling future scalability.
IdeaTek’s new network will leverage Adtran’s SDX 6400, which integrates GPON, XGS-PON, and 50G PON on every port. This modular design allows incremental adoption of new technologies without disrupting existing services, meeting the growing demand for high-speed internet in homes, businesses, and institutions. Mosaic One’s management capabilities streamline network operations, ensuring efficient scalability and robust performance across diverse environments.
Daniel Friesen, CIO and co-founder of IdeaTek, emphasized the initiative’s potential: “At IdeaTek, we’re determined to deliver on our promise of Internet Freedom for all. For us, it’s about ensuring even the hardest-to-reach communities have access to the fastest, most dependable connectivity and the opportunities that come with it. That’s why we’re partnering with Adtran to launch Kansas’s first 50G PON network.”
• Adtran and IdeaTek are deploying Kansas’s first 50G PON network.
• Adtran’s SDX 6400 OLT supports GPON, XGS-PON, and 50G PON on every port.
• The project enables speeds of 10Gbps and 20Gbps, with scalability for higher capacities.
• Mosaic One simplifies network operations and scaling.
• Applications include IoT, smart farming, remote healthcare, and AR/VR.
