On Net Fibra Colombia implements Blue Planet to optimize provision of wholesale fiber optic services

By Blue Planet

BOGOTÁ, Colombia – October 9, 2024 – On Net Fibra Colombia (ON NET FIBRA) is leveraging Blue Planet software, a division of Ciena (NYSE:CIEN), to support its transition to a cloud-native Operations Support System (OSS) and automate service delivery to its customers. Through the deployment of inventory, orchestration, and assurance applications built on the Blue Planet cloud-native platform, ON NET FIBRA is enabling its customers to significantly enhance their digital connectivity experiences.

“Blue Planet is transforming our network with advanced cloud-native service automation, helping it adapt to and manage the changing demands of our growing service coverage and customer base. With a modern, open, and cloud-native OSS as the backbone of our network operations, we are bringing connectivity closer to more Colombians,” said Ximena Mora, Country President of ON NET FIBRA.

ON NET FIBRA is deploying Blue Planet Inventory (BPI), Blue Planet Orchestration (BPO), and Blue Planet Unified Assurance & Analytics (UAA) to gain a unified view of its network resources and services. Together, these Blue Planet applications allow ON NET FIBRA to offer a full lifecycle approach across its open-access xPON network (Extended Passive Optical Network), covering planning, provisioning, and assurance, delivering a comprehensive and unified experience for its customers.

“The Blue Planet cloud-native platform is accelerating ON NET FIBRA's digital transformation by integrating multiple OSS applications into a single platform. ON NET FIBRA’s strong focus on openness and neutrality aligns with Blue Planet's mission to enable open, automated networks. Together, we have created a flexible OSS platform that supports ON NET FIBRA’s growth and helps deliver differentiated services,” said Joe Cumello, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Blue Planet.

Additional resources:

Press release: Blue Planet launches the industry’s only multi-cloud native OSS platform

Blog: Change your OSS mindset with the new Blue Planet cloud-native platform

Blog: Collaborating to innovate: a plan for OSS modernization

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About On Net Fibra Colombia

On Net Fibra is the neutral connectivity service provider with the largest fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network in Colombia. Its open network enables telecommunications operators to offer high-speed internet services using this technology.

Currently, On Net Fibra operates in 85 cities, with nearly 4.2 million homes connected through its FTTH network, reaching over 12.5 million beneficiaries. Additionally, it boasts approximately 340 high-availability fiber optic rings. Its goal for 2024 is to reach over 4.3 million homes connected via fiber optic in approximately 90 cities.

On Net Fibra allows telecommunications operators to offer the most advanced fiber-to-the-home connectivity services in Colombia, providing the highest speeds, exceptional reliability, symmetrical connections (equal upload and download speeds), and the lowest latency.

About Blue Planet

Blue Planet enables communications service providers (CSPs) to become more digital and software-driven enterprises with the industry’s only cloud-native Operations Support System (OSS) platform. Blue Planet’s intelligent automation portfolio helps CSPs automate network and service operations to accelerate the delivery of new services across any network domain or vendor. Blue Planet, a division of Ciena and a key provider for many of the world’s leading CSPs, brings unmatched expertise in accelerating digital transformation.

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