Sprint enables 100G Ethernet wavelength services, tests 400G

Sprint has deployed one of the longest 100 Gbps circuits in the United States with a live transmission that required no signal regeneration over a distance of 2,100 km, or 1,304 miles, between Chicago and Fort Worth, Texas. Working with its optical systems partner Ciena, the service provider deployed recently completed a live 400G trial as well.

"Customers have expressed their hunger for higher speed networks to support their substantial data needs, which we project will only continue to grow exponentially," said Wayne Ward, vice president-Business and Product Development, Sprint.

"The 400Gbps trial demonstrates our ability to offer higher speeds with our existing fiber, which means that our customers can feel assured that our network is future-proofed to meet their needs as they evolve. The delivery of 100Gbps and 400Gbps speeds will be critical as we launch our Ethernet Wave Services and support a growing wireless infrastructure."

As announced in 2012, Sprint is upgrading its optical backbone network with Ciena's 6500 Packet-Optical Platform as part of its Network Vision initiative. The advanced network is expected to enable Sprint to enhance transport network scalability, cost and performance. By adding Ciena's coherent optical technology to the mix, Sprint can scale its core network initially to 40Gbps and 100Gbps, and later to 400Gbps and beyond, as network demands dictate.

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