Case Study: Diamond State Networks boosts middle-mile connectivity with Ciena coherent optics

Diamond State Networks boosts middle mile connectivity with Ciena’s coherent optics

Diamond State Networks, a wholesale broadband provider in Arkansas, faced the challenge of poor internet connectivity across the state, which ranked 49th in the U.S. for coverage and speed. To economically build a new statewide middle-mile fiber network and connect rural communities, they partnered with Ciena and leveraged its WaveLogic 5 Extreme coherent optics.

Ciena's solution involved deploying its WL5e optics on a 6500 ROADM photonic layer, managed by the Navigator Network Control Suite. This provided a scalable and resilient mesh network capable of 800Gb/s wavelengths. The implementation allows Diamond State to quickly adapt to service demands, ensures redundancy, and provides tools for real-time network monitoring. This enables Diamond State's members to deliver fast, reliable, and affordable internet access, significantly impacting the state's economy and its citizens' lives.

Diamond State Networks

Doug Maglothin

Chief Executive Officer