e& UAE Unveils World’s First 200G PON Prototype at GITEX 2025
▼ Summary
– e& UAE demonstrated the world’s first 200G PON prototype, positioning it at the forefront of next-generation fixed network technology.
– The technology enables unprecedented data speeds up to 200 Gbps per fiber, supporting multi-gigabit services for homes, businesses, and smart cities.
– It provides future-proof scalability and backward compatibility with existing GPON, XGS-PON, and 50G PON networks for smooth upgrades.
– 200G PON emphasizes energy efficiency through advanced modulation and signal processing while supporting multi-service convergence on one platform.
– This advancement aligns with the UAE’s digital transformation agenda and aims to build world-class gigabit societies with high-speed infrastructure.
At GITEX GLOBAL 2025, e& UAE showcased a groundbreaking 200G Passive Optical Network prototype, marking a significant leap forward in fiber broadband technology. This world-first demonstration highlights the telecom leader’s commitment to delivering ultra-fast, scalable connectivity for residential, commercial, and smart city applications. By achieving data rates of up to 200 gigabits per second on a single fiber, the technology opens the door to multi-gigabit services capable of supporting everything from household internet to complex enterprise and municipal systems.
The 200G PON system utilizes advanced optical wavelength multiplexing to ensure exceptional capacity and future-ready expansion. It allows a smooth evolution from current GPON, XGS-PON, and 50G PON setups, preserving existing infrastructure while dramatically boosting performance. Abdulrahman Al Humaidan, Senior Vice President of Access Network Development at e& UAE, emphasized the impact of this innovation. He stated that 200G PON removes previous limitations on fiber capability, enabling multi-gigabit offerings for a wider customer base. Enterprises and smart cities gain the necessary bandwidth for artificial intelligence applications, high-definition video streaming, and real-time operational demands.
Al Humaidan further explained that the technology provides a clear, efficient pathway to scale present fiber networks into a much higher-capacity era. It supports the UAE’s digital transformation goals and e&’s vision of creating advanced gigabit societies. Through such pioneering solutions, e& UAE not only accelerates regional technological progress but also establishes new international standards for high-performance digital infrastructure.
A key advantage of the 200G PON system lies in its energy efficiency, achieved through sophisticated modulation and digital signal processing methods. These features reduce power usage while maximizing data throughput. The platform also enables multi-service integration, supporting broadband access, business connectivity, 5G transport, and smart city services all within one unified fiber network. Additionally, its backward compatibility with current optical access systems guarantees operational flexibility and straightforward upgrades for both network providers and end users.
(Source: Economy Middle East)
