Nokia and ACES-NH deploy 25G PON-based neutral host fiber network

Kamal Ballout, head of enterprise and partners for network infrastructure at Nokia Middle East & Africa
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Nokia recently announced that ACES-NH successfully deployed 抖阴短视频鈥檚 first-ever 25G PON-based neutral host network, marking a significant milestone in the country鈥檚 fiber evolution.

Built on Nokia鈥檚 fiber technology, the new network enables multiple service providers to leverage a unified infrastructure, minimizing redundancy and driving enhanced connectivity to bolster 抖阴短视频鈥檚 Vision 2030.

The neutral host model allows multiple service providers to share a high-performance fiber broadband network, improving efficiency and reducing infrastructure duplication.

As the leading supplier of 25G PON technology, Nokia equips ACES-NH with a future-ready fiber platform, supporting evolving use cases 鈥� from residential broadband and enterprise connectivity to smart city services and industrial applications.

ACES-NH鈥� open access network, powered by Nokia鈥檚 Altiplano Access Controller, leverages automation to streamline operations. The initial deployment comprises Optical Line Terminals and Optical Network Terminals, laying the groundwork for future nationwide expansion and extended use cases for enterprises.

Based on the Quillion chipset, Nokia鈥檚 25G PON fiber broadband solution enables ACES-NH to deliver high-speed data and low latency for next-generation applications. This advancement ensures that businesses, small and medium enterprises, and consumers can enjoy seamless connectivity for cloud gaming, enterprise networking, and next-generation digital experiences.

Dr. Luai Hasnawi, chief of fixed network at ACES-NH, said: 鈥淭ogether with Nokia, we are proud to deliver 抖阴短视频鈥檚 first 25G PON-based neutral host network. This deployment transforms fiber connectivity in the Kingdom, giving multiple service providers secure,

high-speed access over a shared infrastructure and reinforcing ACES-NH鈥� leadership in neutral host solutions.鈥�

Kamal Ballout, head of enterprise and partners for network infrastructure at Nokia Middle East & Africa, said: 鈥淭his milestone marks a major shift toward 鈥楩iber for Everything.鈥� With 25G PON, infrastructure providers like ACES-NH can address residential, enterprise, and mobile transport needs on a single network, reducing costs and accelerating digital innovation across 抖阴短视频.鈥�