JT Group Chooses Ribbon for 5G-Ready Optical Network Upgrade

The JT Group, the largest operator in the Channel Islands, sought to upgrade its optical transport network to provide high-capacity private circuit, fixed, and mobile services to its business customers and private consumers. This upgrade was essential to support their 5G rollout plans, which aimed to deliver higher speeds, lower latencies, and innovative services. Ribbon Communications provided a novel solution that combined OTN switching with multi-degree ROADMs, creating a flexible and service-oriented optical infrastructure. This network dynamically provisions a complete suite of LAN connectivity and storage networking services, ensuring availability through automated restoration at both the service and wavelength levels. The deployment of Ribbon's Apollo programmable and open optical networking system allowed JT to scale effortlessly to meet future traffic demands, ensuring superior connectivity for the Channel Islands and enabling them to participate effectively in the global economy.