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ZTE, Türk Telekom C+L 1.6Tbps Network Trial

Analysis based on 13 articles · First reported Mar 03, 2026 · Last updated Mar 05, 2026

Sentiment
60
Attention
2
Articles
13
Market Impact
Direct
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Market Impact

The successful trial by ZTE and Türk Telekom is expected to positively impact the telecommunications and technology markets by demonstrating advanced optical network capabilities. This innovation will likely drive further investment and development in ultra-broadband infrastructure, particularly in Turkey and Eurasia.

Telecommunications Technology
Event Summary

ZTE and Türk Telekom have jointly completed the world's first C+L (12 THz) full-band integrated 1.6Tbps live network trial in Istanbul. This trial significantly boosts system capacity, reduces spare part types, and enables ultra-high-speed 400GE/800GE service transmission. The solution supports seamless switching between C-band and L-band via a unified management system, leveraging existing fiber infrastructure for efficient utilization of the full optical spectrum. It also introduces an intelligent network management system with holographic optical solutions for full visibility, manageability, and controllability. This achievement lays a solid foundation for Turkey to develop ultra-broadband and intelligent all-optical networks, elevating the digital economy level of Turkey and Eurasia. Ebubekir Sahin, CEO of Türk Telekom, and Ling Zhi, Vice President of ZTE, both highlighted the significance of this groundbreaking trial for future network demands and digital transformation.

Key Actions
100 ZTE completed world's first C+L full-band integrated 1.6Tbps live network trial Türk Telekom
100 Türk Telekom completed world's first C+L full-band integrated 1.6Tbps live network trial ZTE
60 Turkey develops ultra-broadband and intelligent all-optical networks
Entities Involved
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ZTE
ZTE, a global provider of information and communication technology solutions, jointly completed the world's first C+L full-band integrated 1.6Tbps live network trial with Türk Telekom. This trial showcases ZTE's optical transmission and AI-driven network management technologies, paving the way for next-generation optical networks and accelerating digital transformation.
Importance 100 Sentiment 70
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Türk Telekom
Türk Telekom, a leading telecommunications company, jointly completed the world's first C+L full-band integrated 1.6Tbps live network trial with ZTE. This milestone reinforces Türk Telekom's leadership in building Turkey's advanced optical transmission infrastructure, enabling rapid capacity increases and a flexible, low-cost, and sustainable infrastructure model.
Importance 100 Sentiment 70
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Turkey
The trial lays a solid foundation for Turkey to develop ultra-broadband and intelligent all-optical networks, elevating the digital economy level of Turkey and Eurasia. This technological advancement will accelerate the country's digital transformation.
Importance 60 Sentiment 40
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Ebubekir Sahin
Ebubekir Sahin, CEO of Türk Telekom, highlighted the groundbreaking nature of the trial, emphasizing its role in rapidly increasing network capacity without full network replacement and establishing a flexible, low-cost, and sustainable infrastructure.
Importance 40 Sentiment 50
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Ling Zhi
Ling Zhi, Vice President of ZTE, stated that the trial demonstrates ZTE's proven optical transmission and AI-driven network management technologies, which are crucial for Turkey's critical infrastructure and digital transformation.
Importance 40 Sentiment 50
Relationships
ZTE related ↔ Türk Telekom
Ebubekir Sahin related ↔ Türk Telekom
Ling Zhi related ↔ ZTE
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