Bhutan Telecom is upgrading its network infrastructure with Ciena's routing solutions to meet increasing traffic demands and support new technologies. The deployment includes Ciena's 5164, 8110, and 8114 coherent routers, which are designed to handle the demands of edge cloud applications and improve connectivity.
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Network Upgrade Overview
Commenting on the announcement, Bhutan Telecom said: "Post pandemic, the local community continues to work, play and leverage digital content in the comfort of their homes. We're also seeing renewed interest from connected tourists to the world's happiest country. Hyperconnectivity is set to be a game-changer in helping transform Bhutan into a digital society and we’re working with Ciena to improve connectivity and reduce latency."
Impact on Bhutan's Connectivity
Ciena's 5164, 8110 and 8114 coherent routers were remotely deployed, tested and turned up by Ciena Services, who also custom designed the provider’s network, Ciena said.
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The 5164 Router is compact and suited for Bhutan's space constraints, while the temperature-hardened 8114 Router can withstand the region’s varied climate. The 8110 Coherent Aggregation Router focuses on lowering network latency, improving overall user experience.
Ciena India and South Asia, said: "Market dynamics are accelerating the push for cloud, and residential connectivity that together drives the need to leverage IP network modernisation to capitalise on these new opportunities. With Ciena's purpose-built coherent routers, Bhutan Telecom is improving the customer experience and cementing its role as a leading provider."
Bhutan Telecom Limited (BTL) is the provider of telecommunications and Internet services in the Kingdom of Bhutan. Besides fixed line telephony, it provides GSM Mobile services under its B-Mobile brand, and Internet Services under the brand name of DrukNet.
