Polish Open Fiber (Polski Swiatlowod Otwarty, PSO), the wholesale fibre network operator in Poland, has expanded its fibre optic network to more than 7,000 households, marking a significant milestone in its network expansion plans. In June, 6,348 new households were added in 17 different locations, with Warsaw (2482), Wroclaw (1057), and Krakow (841) having the highest number of new addresses, according to the company.
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Upgrade from HFC to FTTH Technology
PSO said it has also upgraded its network infrastructure, modernizing the HFC (Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial) technology to the more advanced FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) standard in 870 households. This upgrade has enhanced the network's capabilities, providing faster and more reliable broadband services to subscribers.
Upon its launch, Polish Open Fiber's service reached 3.7 million households. However, the company aims to expand further and build 2 million new lines by 2028, ultimately providing coverage to over 6 million households.
XGS-PON technology
PSO says the ongoing network expansion and modernization is carried out using the latest XGS-PON technology, ensuring that operators utilizing its network can deliver ultra-fast FTTH internet services with speeds of up to 5 Gbps.
This upgrade will enable retail operators to meet the growing demand for high-speed internet access and support the deployment of advanced services such as 5G.
PLN 5.125 Billion Funding Secured
In a related development, Polish Open Fiber said it has secured a financing package of up to PLN 5.125 billion for a duration of up to 7 years. The funding was obtained through a consortium of Polish and international banks and with the support of the European Investment Bank.
PSO says the financing terms were favourable, providing them with the ability to pursue their network upgrade and expansion plans in Poland effectively.
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Polish Open Fiber
Polish Open Fiber, also known as PSO, is the largest wholesale operator in Poland, offering open and non-discriminatory access to its high-speed broadband network to retail operators across the country.
The company is jointly owned by InfraVia Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on infrastructure and technology investments, and Play Group, a telecommunications operator in Poland, offering converged fixed internet, digital television, and mobile services.
