Bezeq taps Ribbon for 400G fiber-optic backbone network

Dec. 7, 2021

The Apollo systems will leverage 400G ZR+ pluggable optical transceivers as part of their dynamic configurability in support of Bezeq’s nationwide fiber-optic backbone.

Stephen Hardy

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Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN) says has supplied elements of its Apollo optical transport and switching systems portfolio to Israeli service provider Bezeq. Israel’s largest telecommunications service provider is deploying the systems to create a 400G flexible-grid DWDM fiber-optic backbone network.

The Apollo systems will leverage 400G ZR+ pluggable optical transceivers as part of their dynamic configurability in support of Bezeq’s nationwide fiber-optic backbone (see "Ribbon adds TM400_2 400G ZR+ line card to Apollo optical transport system" for an example of such capabilities).

“Our network needs to handle today’s traffic and anticipate tomorrow’s,” said Meni Baruch, vice president of engineering and CTIO at Bezeq. “Ribbon offered us the most comprehensive solution, including Day 1 readiness for 400G wavelengths, high scalability, and cost-efficiencies. We look forward to working together.”

“We’re delighted to be supporting Bezeq with a solution that combines network capability, a smooth transition path to next-generation requirements, and measurable cost-efficiencies as they continue to meet the traffic requirements for their consumer, business and wireless customers,” said Mickey Wilf, Ribbon’s general manager for APAC and MEA.

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About the Author

Stephen Hardy | Editorial Director and Associate Publisher, Lightwave

Stephen Hardy is editorial director and associate publisher of Lightwave and Broadband Technology Report, part of the Lighting & Technology Group at Endeavor Business Media. Stephen is responsible for establishing and executing editorial strategy across the both brands’ websites, email newsletters, events, and other information products. He has covered the fiber-optics space for more than 20 years, and communications and technology for more than 35 years. During his tenure, Lightwave has received awards from Folio: and the American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE) for editorial excellence. Prior to joining Lightwave in 1997, Stephen worked for Telecommunications magazine and the Journal of Electronic Defense.

Stephen has moderated panels at numerous events, including the Optica Executive Forum, ECOC, and SCTE Cable-Tec Expo. He also is program director for the Lightwave Innovation Reviews and the Diamond Technology Reviews.

He has written numerous articles in all aspects of optical communications and fiber-optic networks, including fiber to the home (FTTH), PON, optical components, DWDM, fiber cables, packet optical transport, optical transceivers, lasers, fiber optic testing, and more.

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