BridgeComm, a provider of optical wireless communications solutions and services, announced it has developed high-speed optical communications system that supports speeds of beyond 100GB per second. The company plans to showcase point-to-point demos at the Hampton Inn in Sneads Ferry, NC, in conjunction with a global conference from 6-15 April. This project, which has already confirmed 100 Gbps connectivity in the lab, is enabled by BridgeComm's extensive work in free-space optical technology and Nokia's network equipment and services backed by Nokia Bell Labs.
This collaboration brings opportunities for a cost-effective modular and scalable communications solution, providing ultra-high-speed throughput with a faster, more secure network optimized for multiple domains. This project also aims to expedite a quicker adoption of 5G networks with a reach to provide wireless access in rural communities. Barry Matsumori, BridgeComm CEO said that they are excited to bring their point-to-point (P2P) technology out of the lab and in front of customers. By incorporating their optical wireless communications with Nokia's industry-leading infrastructure telecommunication tools, they can support the diverse demands for data, speed and security end-users require beyond the reach of fiber and without the compromises of radio communications.
BridgeComm and Nokia will leverage existing commercial technology to design, construct and operate a private wireless network. The largely virtualized network will be based on standardized 3GPP architectures and allow for a cost-efficient yet highly scalable network testbed that will enable rapid experimentation of applications. Each connected private wireless location will benefit from extremely high data transfer rates, lower latency, and a resilient backhaul that is LPD/LPI and independent of allocated and costly spectrum requirements.
