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Ribbon's IP Wave Solutions Chosen by Texas Lone Star Network to Increase Transport Network Capacity

Ribbon's IP Wave Solutions Chosen by Texas Lone Star Network to Increase Transport Network Capacity Image Credit: Texas Lone Star Network / Ribbon

Ribbon Communications yesterday announced that TLSN, a consortium of 41 rural broadband service providers in Texas, has selected Ribbon to expand capacity in its statewide transport network.

TLSN is leveraging Ribbon’s compact Apollo 9603 platform with the TM400_2 (dual 400G transponder) to provide alien wavelengths overlay on the existing ROADM transport network and connect rural and other underserved communities throughout Texas. The TM400_2 will initially be deployed in 200G coherent mode with 100GbE clients. As service requirements increase over time, the TM400_2 can be repurposed to support 400G links with 400GbE clients. TLSN and its members further benefit from 24*7 US-based support while gaining the ability to deploy the services their customers demand in today’s always-on environment.

Mike Miller, General Manager, TLSN

Ribbon is already proving itself to be a very flexible and dependable partner and offers us the services, expertise and flexibility we require. Their solutions, pricing and support model enable us to support our members with a robust, high capacity network.

Elizabeth Page, Ribbon’s Senior Sales Director, Rural Markets

TLSN is a key player in the Texas rural market and we’re proud to be supporting them with our optimized, automated and open IP optical solutions. We look forward to further growing the relationship.

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