Nokia has been selected by illwerke vkw AG, a leading energy service provider and telecom operator in Vorarlberg, Austria, to deploy a cutting-edge optical transport network. This modern infrastructure will enable illwerke vkw AG to meet the escalating demand for network capacity from its business customers and mobile network operators (MNOs). The deployment, set to be completed by late 2024, will introduce a resilient and scalable optical network capable of supporting 400G wavelengths and beyond, ensuring that illwerke vkw AG can offer high-quality telecom services throughout the region.
The new network will span 15 key sites across Vorarlberg, providing 10G, 25G, and 100G mobile backhaul and fronthaul transport services. Leveraging Nokia’s advanced 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) and Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology, illwerke vkw AG will be equipped to handle increasing traffic while maintaining high performance and reliability. Additionally, the deployment will feature Optical Channel Protection for service resiliency and support for multi-generation radio networks, positioning illwerke vkw AG to support current and future demands.
- Network Scope: Covers 15 sites across Vorarlberg, Austria.
- Capacity: Supports 10G, 25G, and 100G backhaul and fronthaul services.
- Technology: Utilizes Nokia’s 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) and DWDM.
- Resiliency: Includes Optical Channel Protection and high-performance synchronization.
- Completion Date: Expected by late 2024.
Christoph Märk, Head of IT at illwerke vkw AG: “The new optical network will enable us to meet the growing capacity demands and provide high-quality telecom services.”
Matthieu Bourguignon, Senior Vice President at Nokia: “Nokia will provide a resilient and superior optical transport network capable of supporting 400G wavelengths and beyond.”
