Global technology vendor, Nokia, has announced that ACES-NH has successfully deployed Saudi Arabia’s first-ever 25G PON-based neutral host network. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant leap in the Kingdom’s fiber evolution, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals for enhanced connectivity.
Built on Nokia’s cutting-edge fiber technology, the network introduces a neutral host model that enables multiple service providers to share a high-performance fiber broadband infrastructure, enhancing network efficiency and reducing infrastructure duplication.
Nokia has equipped ACES-NH with a future-ready fiber platform capable of supporting various evolving use cases. From residential broadband and enterprise connectivity to smart city services and industrial applications, the network is poised to meet Saudi Arabia’s diverse digital landscape.
Central to the deployment is Nokia’s Altiplano Access Controller, which powers ACES-NH’s open-access network. This advanced system leverages automation to streamline operations, ensuring smooth and efficient network management. Its initial rollout will include optical line terminals (OLTs) and optical network terminals (ONTs), setting the foundation for future expansions.
Based on Nokia’s Quillion chipset, the 25G PON fiber broadband solution enables ACES-NH to provide high-speed data and low latency capabilities. This technological advancement promises to transform next-generation applications, offering seamless connectivity for cloud gaming, enterprise networking, and cutting-edge digital experiences across the Kingdom.
Nokia’s Head of Middle East and Africa Enterprise and Partners for Network Infrastructure, Kamal Ballout, highlighted, “This milestone marks a major shift toward Fiber for Everything. 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 Saudi Arabia.”
Commenting on the deployment, Dr. Luai Hasnawi Chief of Fixed Network at ACES-NH, emphasized the initiative’s significance in transforming fiber connectivity across the Kingdom, explaining that it equips multiple service providers with reliable and high-speed connectivity over a shared infrastructure.
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