Adtran’s cutting-edge SDX OLT platform is accelerating Openreach’s fibre deployment, delivering high-speed broadband to millions of UK homes and businesses.
Transforming the UK’s Digital Landscape
Adtran is playing a key role in Openreach’s nationwide fibre rollout, supplying its SDX Optical Line Terminal (OLT) platform to enhance broadband access. With the UK’s digital infrastructure rapidly evolving, Openreach has already reached 8.6 million premises using Adtran’s technology. This milestone is a step towards achieving the company’s ambitious goal of expanding high-speed connectivity to 25 million homes and businesses by 2026.
The SDX OLT platform offers an advanced, software-defined approach to fibre network deployment, ensuring greater scalability and efficiency. By enabling automation and seamless integration with existing infrastructure, the platform supports Openreach’s mission to provide reliable, future-ready broadband across the country.
Maximising Efficiency with Sustainable Technology
Adtran’s SDX OLT solution provides a significant upgrade over traditional broadband network architectures. Its innovative design allows for:
- Smaller infrastructure footprint – Reducing the physical space required for installations by 30%.
- Lower power consumption – Cutting energy usage by 50%, supporting sustainability efforts.
- Multi-gigabit readiness – Enabling both GPON and XGS-PON capabilities on the same platform.
This efficiency allows Openreach to roll out fibre broadband at a faster pace while minimising environmental impact. The SDX platform ensures that the network remains adaptable to future technological advancements, such as 10G broadband services.
Strengthening Network Capabilities Across the UK
The collaboration between Adtran and Openreach is driving the UK’s fibre expansion at an unprecedented scale. By leveraging open and disaggregated network solutions, Openreach is able to streamline operations, enhance service reliability, and maintain flexibility for future network evolution.
Trevor Linney, Director of Network Technology at Openreach, highlighted the significance of this technology, stating: “Our commitment to upgrading the UK’s broadband infrastructure is stronger than ever. With 5.2 million premises ready for service and over 1 million active users connected via Adtran technology, we are pushing forward to create a robust and future-proof fibre network. The scalability of Adtran’s SDX OLT platform allows us to connect more communication providers while ensuring fast and reliable service delivery.”
Enhancing Deployment with Intelligent Network Management
Adtran’s SDX OLT technology is integrated with its Mosaic Cloud Platform, which simplifies network management through automation. This advanced system optimises service provisioning, performance monitoring, and fault detection, reducing operational costs while improving service quality.
Stuart Broome, GM of EMEA Sales at Adtran, commented: “Our technology is helping Openreach set new benchmarks for broadband deployment. The adoption of our SDX OLT platform, combined with our Mosaic CP management system, is driving efficiency and sustainability while preparing for future network demands. As Openreach continues its fibre expansion, we are committed to providing the technology needed to deliver next-generation connectivity.”
Building a Future-Proof Broadband Network
As the demand for high-speed internet grows, Openreach is ensuring that its infrastructure is built to support evolving digital needs. Adtran’s SDX OLT platform is a crucial element in this strategy, providing the flexibility, energy efficiency, and scalability required for long-term broadband success.
With its continued investment in innovative fibre technology, Openreach is positioning the UK as a leader in digital connectivity, ensuring that businesses and residents benefit from a reliable and high-performance broadband network.