Kerala State Leverages Ribbon for its Kerala Fiber Optic Network (KFON) Deployment

Project designed to support increased access and economic development with high-speed connectivity over 35,000 km network

Plano, TX – Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global leader in real-time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions, today announced the successful completion of its long haul DWDM (Dense Wave Division Multiplexing) deployment for the KFON project in India’s Kerala state. Ribbon is dedicated to to helping service providers, enterprises and critical infrastructure operators around the globe modernize and secure their networks and services.

‘We are setting up a state-wide core optical fiber network and providing connectivity to more than 30,000 government institutions, as well as offering free and subsidized Internet to disadvantaged citizens, with the aim of making Internet access a basic right for all,” said Dr. Santhosh Babu IAS (Retd.), Managing Director of KFON. “Ribbon’s proven expertise and advanced solutions were crucial in making this effort a reality.”

“We’re proud to be partnering with KFON on this significant initiative of the Government of Kerala aimed at delivering high speed affordable Internet as a basic citizen right,” said Sajeet Shivashankaran, Senior Vice President, Ribbon India. “Our highly modular, powerful, versatile and secure solutions will enable them to easily accommodate the digital inclusion program’s traffic growth and adopt new technologies, enabling new development opportunities for the state of Kerala’s citizens, businesses, government offices, educational institutions, hospitals and more.”

With Ribbon’s Apollo suite of DWDM transport and OTN switching platforms deployed in its network, KFON has the capabilities to effectively meet its bandwidth needs. Additionally, Ribbon’s Muse multilayer automation platform enables comprehensive network control, analysis, design and planning for KFON to maximize the value of their network investments and enhance operational efficiency.