Nokia to Build UK's One Network Platform

Openreach has selected Nokia to build its One Network Platform, an open-access fiber network aimed at connecting 25 million premises in the UK by 2026. This initiative will leverage Nokia's Altiplano and NSP network controllers to enhance automation and simplify operations across various fiber technologies, including GPON and XGS-PON, while reducing operational support system complexity by 85%. The modular architecture will also decrease power and space requirements at exchange sites by over 50%. The network will connect users to around 300 communication providers, extending services to both urban and rural communities. Openreach's Director of Network Technology, Trevor Linney, emphasized that this project represents a significant step towards a future-proof, flexible network capable of meeting increasing broadband demands. Nokia's General Manager, Geert Heyninck, noted the importance of scalability and flexibility in responding to these demands.