Nokia just launched two new 25G PON fibre modems aimed at making high-speed internet more accessible for homes. They’re tapping into the increasing demand for fast connectivity—especially as more people rely on cloud services, remote work, and next-gen Wi-Fi like Wi-Fi 7.
The company emphasized that fibre broadband continues to deliver real value. With each tech evolution, they unlock new services and create opportunities for operators to boost their competitiveness. The cool part? These 25G PON modems can run on the same fibre infrastructure that guys are already using for GPON and 10G PON, but they’re capable of speeds up to 20 times faster than current gigabit options. This means operators can quickly ramp up speeds without major overhauls, maximizing their investment in fibre-to-the-home.
Nokia sees 25G PON as the next big step after XGS-PON, which some operators in Europe are already implementing. In the UK, for example, VMO2 uses XGS-PON to support its broadband services through Nexfibre’s fibre network, aiming to reach five million homes by 2026.
These new optical modems aren’t just for homes—they’re versatile enough for businesses and mobile sites. With 25G PON, operators can turn multi-Gig and 10G+ into mainstream offerings, reliably delivering the speeds they advertise.
Currently, 17 operators, including Google Fiber and Frontier, already use such technology, making it an efficient response to the growing need for faster broadband.
Nokia’s expanding 25G PON lineup includes various optical network terminal platforms and the first 25G PON sealed fibre access node tailored for cable companies.
Experts weigh in on the launch, with Jaimie Lenderman from Omdia stressing the need for operators to build future-proof networks that can scale beyond 10G. With rising competition, factors like speed-to-market and scalability will be key.
Geert Heyninck from Nokia highlighted their commitment to next-gen PON technologies across the board. They’re ready to meet operators’ needs with 25G PON since it can easily be activated on their existing 10G XGS-PON setups. They already have nearly two million 25G-capable ports in the field, and these new modems are set to turbocharge capacity and keep pace with rising demands.