Chunghwa Telecom & NTT Activate IOWN APN for Taiwan & Japan
NTT Corporation's IOWN (Innovative Optical and Wireless Network) initiative aims to structure communication networks with advanced optical technologies. One part of this is the IOWN APN, which stands for Innovative Optical and Wireless Network All-Photonics Network.
Chunghwa Telecom and NTT Corporation have activated the International IOWN APN between Taiwan and Japan, based on the basic agreement signed in October 2023.
This agreement united Chunghwa Telecom and the Musashino R&D Centre in Japan and achieved low latency, no jitter and stable communication with approximately 17 msec on an approximately 3,000 km one-way network.
Chunghwa Telecom and NTT activate international IOWN APN connecting Taiwan and Japan for advanced optical and wireless transmission
Chunghwa Telecom is the biggest telecommunications company in Taiwan, which offers services in multiple sectors, including mobile, broadband and digital services.
Nippon Telephone and Telegraph (NTT) is one of the largest telcos and ICT companies in the world. The company has a footprint which spans 57 countries, while delivering services in over 200 countries and regions.
NTT Corporation is the parent company of the NTT Group, which includes:
- NTT Communications: A provider of global network services, cloud services and data centres.
- NTT Docomo: A mobile communications company
- NTT Security: A cybersecurity solutions provider
- NTT Urban Development: Real estate development and management.
Together, Chunghwa Telecom and NTT have utilised their strengths in optical and wireless transmission technology. The International IOWN APN has been activated using the All-Photonics Network technology, between Taiwan and Japan.
This international IOWN APN connects Taiwan and Japan with 100 Gbps bandwidth of optical path. As a result of this, the 100 Gbps line takes 33.84 msec as round-trip time. The network architecture and equipment of the International IOWN APN supports OAA, Open All-Photonic Network Functional Architecture, which is published by IOWN Global Forum and the various devices are interconnected.
Through this bilateral cooperation, Chunghwa Telecom will apply this international APN to demonstrate low-latency interactive immersive entertainment in NTT R&D Forum 2024.
Providing an Innovative Optical and Wireless Network All-Photonics Network worldwide
Akira Shimada, President and CEO of NTT Corporation said that he was ‘glad and grateful’ to announce the world’s first international IOWN APN connection between Japan and Taiwan through international cooperation of NTT and CHT.
“I believe this connection could accelerate Japan-Taiwan industrial collaborations,” he said. “With diverse global service providers and vendors, NTT and CHT will develop and provide IOWN services worldwide.”
Shui-Yi Kuo, Chairman and CEO of Chunghwa Telecom, shared that his company was pleased to promote the IOWN cooperation with NTT.
“This groundbreaking achievement of the world’s first international IOWN APN showcases our commitment to develop IOWN innovative technologies,” he said. “Together, we are shaping the future of global connectivity and contributing to the prosperity and development of society.”
This is the latest step from NTT in keeping the world connected. NTT DATA Middle East and Africa has started deploying its Low Earth Orbit (LEO)-based connectivity services for clients in retail, banking, mining and logistics. The goal is to build a mobile connectivity solution to advance network performance and create an improved client experience across the continent.
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