Zhone Supplies Access Platform for Etisalat's GPON Rollout in UAE

Etisalat has selected Zhone’s new MXK intelligent terabit access concentrator for its major FTTx network expansion in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Etisalat’s plans include GPON installations to provide broadband and a full suite of consumer voice and enhanced video services to its residential subscribers. The company will also use GPON on the MXK platform to provide a suite of sophisticated services, including advanced call processing and ultra high-speed data, to businesses throughout the region. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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