Vecima Networks announced that TX Fiber, a leading independent fiber broadband provider serving South Texas, has deployed a next-generation 10-gigabit fiber network powered by its Entra® XGS-PON Solution.
The deployment delivers symmetrical multi-gigabit internet service to residents and businesses across TX Fiber’s service territory in the Rio Grande Valley, closing the broadband gap between South Texas and the nation’s largest metros.
With the launch, TX Fiber becomes one of the first independent providers in South Texas to offer symmetrical 10 Gbps-capable service over a fully modern XGS-PON fiber platform. The deployment positions TX Fiber to scale bandwidth to meet the fast-growing demand from residential customers, small businesses, enterprise accounts, and emerging use cases, including 5G backhaul, telehealth, remote work, and AI-powered applications and services.
Vecima’s turnkey Entra XGS-PON Solution features three core components:
Entra vPON Manager™ — delivers service provisioning, configuration, fault management, and streaming telemetry, bringing powerful automation, visibility, and control to XGS-PON deployments;
Entra EXS1610-XGS Shelf Optical Line Terminal (OLT) — a best-in-class ITU PON platform that supports Combo PON (XGS-PON & GPON) for 10G services today, while providing backward-compatible support for legacy GPON customer premises equipment; and
Open Network Ecosystem (ONE™) — an ecosystem of interoperable third-party ONU/ONT partners, ensuring no single-vendor lock-in and delivering industry-leading investment protection.
TX Fiber plans to continue expanding its XGS-PON footprint across additional South Texas communities throughout 2026 and 2027, with further network announcements expected in the coming months.
Alex Ochoa, Chief Executive Officer at TX Fiber
South Texas has been underserved by legacy broadband for far too long. With this deployment, TX Fiber is delivering the same class of fiber infrastructure you’d find in Austin, Dallas, or Houston, directly to the communities we serve. Our customers deserve world-class connectivity, and we’re proud to be the local, independent provider making it happen. Vecima’s platform gives us the scale, flexibility, and room to grow that we need to keep expanding across the region for years to come.
Ryan Nicometo, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Vecima’s Broadband Solutions business
TX Fiber is exactly the kind of forward-looking, community-focused operator that’s reshaping the broadband landscape. Our Entra vPON Manager platform, together with our day-one focus on interoperability, empowers service providers like TX Fiber to deliver more competitive services at significantly lower costs and with a faster return on investment. We’re proud to support their growth across South Texas.
