Telstra successfully transmitted 1.6 Tbps over a single optical channel across 700 km using Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) technology. The trial took place on Telstra’s live network between Melbourne and Canberra, one of Australia’s highest-capacity routes.
Matt Vesperman, Regional Managing Director of Ciena Asia Pacific, highlighted the performance improvements this trial brings to network scalability, while Emilio Romeo, Head of Ericsson Australia and New Zealand, emphasized the collaborative innovation behind this breakthrough. The success of this trial positions Telstra to lead in offering high-capacity, future-proof networks for Australians and global customers.
Key Points:
• Telstra achieved 1.6 Tbps transmission over a single optical channel across 700 km.
• The trial used Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme technology on a live network between Melbourne and Canberra.
• This achievement supports 800G connectivity for long-haul infrastructure with a 100% increase in channel capacity.
• Ciena said 3nm silicon technology was key to this breakthrough.
