Telecom Namibia picks Nokia Siemens Networks for DWDM

Telecom Namibia is to deploy the country's first optical dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) network, increasing the operator's transmission capacity to up to 1.6 Tbps. New 10 G and 40 G channels will provide low-latency services and improved international connectivity. Nokia Siemens Networks will provide the DWDM equipment and related services, the benefits of which will also be extended to neighbouring Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. The DWDM deployment will take place on the existing national fibre optic network of Telecom Namibia and partially on the optical ground wire (OPGW) routes of NamPower, the state-owned power firm. The network will be connected to the West Africa Cable System (WACS) to ensure increased bandwidth and higher data speeds, along with improved direct international connectivity. Nokia Siemens Networks will provide its hiT 7300 DWDM platform, part of its Liquid Transport architecture that makes the optical transport layer more flexible and software-configurable, allowing for more cost-effective traffic transmission. Nokia Siemens Networks will enable Telecom Namibia to add capacity as and when it requires by simply adding a transponder to the DWDM system. The contract includes delivery of services such as installation, network planning and optimisation and hardware, software and competence development services.