Adtran and IdeaTek team up to bring 50G PON services to Kansas

Adtran (ADTN) and IdeaTek announced their partnership to deploy 50Gbit/s passive optical network 50G PON technology across Kansas, marking a milestone in advancing connectivity for rural and underserved communities in the region. Building on the deployment of Adtran’s 10G fiber access platform and Wi-Fi 7-enabled mesh gateways, which have already helped IdeaTek expand its subscriber base, the latest collaboration will leverage the 50G PON-capable SDX 6400 Series OLT to deliver services at 10Gbit/s, 20Gbit/s and beyond. The rollout will support smart farming, IoT connectivity, next-generation remote healthcare, augmented/virtual reality, and ultra-high-definition video for homes, businesses and dense environments like educational campuses. Designed to ensure scalability and readiness for future demands, the partnership underscores IdeaTek’s mission to bridge the digital divide and bring reliable, ultra-fast internet to communities statewide. “Our SDX 6400 was specifically engineered to help service providers like IdeaTek prepare for future capacity growth while protecting current investments. It gives them the tools to efficiently scale their network, easily integrate new technologies and rapidly deliver multigigabit speeds to subscribers”