NEC Corporation has been selected by Brazilian telecom and IT infrastructure provider Eletronet to modernize its optical backbone using Nokia's optical solutions. The project will add 8,000 kilometers of new fiber routes, expanding the network to 25,000 kilometers across 23 Brazilian states by the end of 2026.
The network upgrade will feature Nokia's 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) and 1830 Global Express (GX) platforms, enhancing infrastructure reliability and stability. This modernization will allow services with speeds up to 1.2 Tb/s per optical channel, ensuring higher quality data transport. NEC will lead project integration as the system integrator, coordinating work and equipment deployment.
Eletronet is investing BRL 157 million (USD 30.4 million) in this initiative to strengthen its position as a neutral connectivity hub. The infrastructure will utilize OPGW fiber optic cables installed on power transmission lines for high resilience and availability. The project will also include the creation of 85 new Edge Data Centers, increasing the company's total to 255 nationwide to support low-latency applications.
The modernization is based on Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer (ROADM) technology and a flexible optical grid, embedded in Nokia solutions. These technologies optimize long-haul transport and handle traffic growth dynamically, reinforcing high-demand routes with compact, energy-efficient equipment. ROADM functions as an intelligent traffic system, enabling remote reconfiguration, new route activation, and traffic rerouting, which accelerates service turn-up, reduces response times, and increases overall service stability.
With the flexible optical grid, Eletronet can transport more data over the same fiber, allowing for ultra-high speeds without new fiber installations and ensuring scalability for future demand. NEC and Nokia aim to deliver robust optical network solutions to support Eletronet's growth, driving broader and faster internet coverage across Brazil.
Rogério Garchet, CEO of Eletronet, emphasized the importance of the modernization in meeting the demand for robust networks driven by cloud applications, AI, and the increase of connected devices. Emerson Hioki, CTO of Eletronet, highlighted the project as essential for supporting the company's expansion and delivering high-quality services.
Nokia's Director for Brazil, Rafael Mezzasalma, noted the project's relevance in reinforcing infrastructure needed for low-latency connectivity and increased capacity. Masayuki Kayahara, Corporate SVP of NEC, expressed the company's commitment to building a robust optical foundation worldwide, contributing to business growth and social impact.
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