Türk Telekom and ZTE Achieve Europe’s First 3-in-1 50G PON Combo Trial Success

ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, announced the successful completion of a Europe-first 3-in-1 50G PON Combo trial in collaboration with Türk Telekom, the first integrated telecommunication operator in Türkiye. With a subscriber base exceeding 50 million, Türk Telekom has been at the forefront of providing high-quality communication services nationwide. 

Türk Telekom and ZTE have maintained a longstanding, in-depth collaboration that has resulted in numerous achievements in advancing Türkiye’s telecommunication infrastructure. Conducted at the Türk Telekom Ankara Innovation Center, the 3-in-1 50G PON Combo trial demonstrated remarkable 50Gbps+ downstream speeds over a single fiber. Notably, this achievement was realized by integrating new 3-in-1 50G PON Combo cards into Türk Telekom’s existing OLT chassis.  

The successful completion of this trial underscores Türk Telekom’s unwavering commitment to enhancing network quality and establishing an exceptional ultra-high-speed platform to cater to future all-optical scenarios. This trial not only confirmed the commercial evolution capability of Türk Telekom’s deployed OLT to support 50G PON technology but also showcased its seamless compatibility with GPON and XGS-PON technologies. This interoperability significantly expands the OLT’s potential applications, paving the way for future services such as ultra-high bandwidth access, mobile xHaul, and deterministic campus networks in both home and enterprise environments.  

At the MWC 2022, ZTE unveiled the world’s first precise 50G PON prototype. In 2022, the 50G PON standard was finalized and received wide attention in the industry. It is expected that by 2025, the 50G PON industry chain will be ready for commercialization. As a frontrunner in the transformative journey to 50G PON, ZTE is pleased to empower Türk Telekom to accelerate the realization of their vision to provide unparalleled connectivity solutions to customers across Türkiye.

Yong Jie, CEO, ZTE Türkiye

As Türk Telekom, we are at the forefront of our country’s digital transformation, constantly spearheading innovative projects. Our successful collaboration with ZTE on the 3-in-1 50G PON Combo trial exemplifies this commitment. We will continue to take pioneering steps in innovative solutions.

Mehmet Beytur, Support Services and Procurement Management Assistant General Manager of Türk Telekom