City of Superior picks Nokia for wholesale fiber network
Nokia has been selected by the City of Superior, Wisconsin, to provide next-generation fiber and IP solutions for a new city-owned and operated wholesale open-access fiber network. This infrastructure aims to provide fast, reliable broadband services to the community, which internet service providers (ISPs) can then utilize to deliver services.
Key Takeaways
- Superior will own and operate a wholesale open-access fiber network, rather than a privately run buildout.
- Internet service providers will use the city network to deliver broadband services to the community.
- Nokia is providing fiber and IP solutions for the Wisconsin project.
- Nokia says it is the only vendor supporting all next-generation PON technology options.
Why It Matters
Superior’s decision gives the city direct control over the underlying fiber infrastructure while leaving retail service delivery to ISPs. That structure can change how broadband access is organized in the market: one municipal network, multiple providers on top. The Nokia selection also matters because the company says it supports all next-generation PON technology options, making it the named infrastructure vendor on an open-access build. Watch for which ISPs sign onto the network and when the city announces deployment milestones for the Wisconsin project.
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