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Tellabs is a recognised innovation leader in fibre-based networking, with a long-standing reputation in the U.S. for delivering scalable, secure, and sustainable network solutions.
Pioneers in Passive Optical LAN (POL) technology, they have supported millions of endpoints across enterprise, education, healthcare and government sectors, becoming the market leader in the U.S. for enterprise POL deployments.

With a strong focus on operational simplicity, long-term value, and continuous fibre optic R&D investment, Tellabs helps organisations modernise their networks with reduced infrastructure, lower power consumption and improved reliability.
Their values of innovation, efficiency, and performance align closely with Connectix Cabling Systems, and we’re proud to be their UK partner in advancing the rollout of future-ready fibre-based networks.

Timeline

2003
2003

Tellab starts residential Broadband PON as Verizon primary PON vendor for FiOS

2006
2006

Millions of IP voice and IP videos served on Tellabs Broadband connectivity for homes and businesses

2008
2008

Optical LAN solution launched and first Fed Gov install at Sandia Laboratories

2010
2010

US Department of Defense (DoD) JITC Certification and first of many DoD deployments

2012
2012

Millions of PON ONTs turned-up and first commercial enterprise plus hotel customers

2016
2016

OLAN grows in education, healthcare, retail, stadium, transportation, and manufacturer

2022
2022

Millions of OLAN ports connecting IoT, wireless, surveillance and smart building apps

Tellabs OLT
Tellabs OLT Portfolio

Future ready, Gpon/XGS PoN, Small form Factor, Massively scalable OLTs

Tellabs ONT
Tellabs ONT Portfolio

Supporting PoE (up to 90w) and 802.1X port based authentication in various port capacity and setting suitability.

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Tellabs Panorama PoN Manager

Foundation of SDN for Lans allowing customers to Deploy entire networks in a fraction of the time and simplify network management and troubleshooting