euNetworks has launched Europe’s first 1.6 Tbps coherent solution on its network, utilizing Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) transceiver, marking a significant leap for high-speed data transmission across the continent. This deployment transmits commercial traffic across a 281 km (174 miles) route from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf, part of euNetworks’ newly established Super Highway. This extensive network is designed to meet the increasing bandwidth needs in Europe, relying on advanced fiber and fewer in-line amplifier shelters to achieve lower energy usage and enhanced data flow performance.
To accelerate network expansion, euNetworks is rolling out Ciena’s Waveserver platforms with WaveLogic coherent optics across its 13,000-km (8,078 miles) footprint. This setup enables 400G and 100G services tailored for data center, wholesale, and hyperscale clients across Europe. The WL6e transceiver employs 3nm silicon technology, yielding a 50% reduction in power and space requirements and a 15% increase in spectral efficiency, compared to previous models. With these upgrades, euNetworks can provide 1.6 Tbps connectivity to support growing data demands across Europe’s busiest routes with greater efficiency and sustainability.
euNetworks’ extensive European network footprint, spanning thousands of kilometers, delivers direct connectivity to major data hubs across the continent.
• First 1.6 Tbps deployment in Europe using Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme
• Network connects Amsterdam to Düsseldorf over a 281 km route
• WL6e transceiver with 3nm silicon technology enhances spectral efficiency by 15%
• 50% reduction in power and space per bit compared to previous models
• euNetworks’ 13,000 km footprint includes high-speed fiber connecting major European data hubs
Kevin Dean, Interim CEO of euNetworks, commented: “Our successful deployment of the first 1.6 Tbps wavelength in Europe using Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme is a great leap forward in connectivity for the region. This accomplishment underscores our continued commitment to innovation, whether that be in optical kit deployed across our networks, new fiber types, or the way we design and build our state-of-the-art fiber systems.”
