Play, a leading telecommunications operator and part of the iliad Group, announced the successful deployment of Poland's first ultra-high-capacity optical transmission using Ciena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) technology. The deployment achieved 1.2 terabits per second (Tb/s) across a 900km link between Gdansk and Poznan via Szczecin, setting a new national transmission record in Poland.
WL6e uses advanced 3nm digital signal processor (DSP) technology and ultra-high bandwidth electro-optics to deliver up to 1.6 Tb/s per wavelength. The solution doubles capacity within the same footprint compared to the previous technology generation, cutting power consumption per bit by 50% and preparing the network for future 800G services.
The deployment builds on PLAY's existing Ciena 6500 photonic infrastructure, which currently runs WaveLogic 5 Extreme technology.
Michał Ziółkowski, Chief Technology Officer at Play
Deploying WaveLogic 6 Extreme represents a major milestone for Play and positions us as the first operator in Poland to achieve this level of transmission capacity. Ciena helps us offer the highest quality services while minimizing our network's energy consumption. We can now optimize our fiber assets with the best spectral efficiency while preparing for future services and transfer demands
Anders Grand, Vice President of EMEA Sales at Ciena
Play's achievement demonstrates how operators are using our latest optical innovations to break new ground in network performance. This deployment in Poland is one example of WL6e's ability to deliver unprecedented capacity across long distances while reducing power consumption, helping Play maintain its competitive edge in the market
