VIAVI to Support Open Fiber's Push for 100 Percent Gigabit Penetration in Italy

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Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) has been selected by Open Fiber to provide a centralized optical test solution as part of Open Fiber's initiative to achieve full ultra-broadband coverage in Italy. The initiative aims to serve around 24 million households, facilitating high-speed connectivity through a €15 billion investment, including a €7.2 billion loan. Viavi's Optical Network Measurement System (ONMSi) will streamline network management and support quality assurance throughout the deployment lifecycle, enhancing efficiency and reducing activation times.

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• VIAVI selected as a key partner for Open Fiber's fiber rollout, indicating strong demand for its solutions.
• The partnership supports a €15 billion investment aimed at enhancing digital infrastructure in Italy.
• Deployment of ONMSi will optimize network processes, improving efficiency in service delivery and management.

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VIAVI Selected as Fiber Testing Partner for Construction, Activation and Assurance of Ambitious Fiber Rollout

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced that Italian wholesale fiber provider, Open Fiber, has selected a centralized optical test solution from VIAVI to support its ambitious goal of delivering 100 percent ultra-broadband coverage with Gigabit speeds for the whole of Italy. Open Fiber currently provides connectivity for 300 national and international service providers and serves 14 million Italian households.

By the end of its 2022-2031 plan, the wholesale-only provider aims to cover approximately 24 million households, including unserved and underserved areas, effectively ending the digital divide between urban and rural areas within Italy. The rollout is being financed through an investment of 15 billion euros, including a loan of 7.2 billion euros from leading Italian and international banks – the largest loan ever made in EMEA for telecommunications networks.

Building on an existing relationship with VIAVI, Open Fiber has chosen to deploy Optical Network Measurement System (ONMSi) from VIAVI to help manage network compliance and troubleshooting across the lifecycle of its fiber deployments. The ONMSi solution uses a centralized high resolution OTDR test head that enables installers in the field to remotely commission, map topologies, automate the acceptance and reporting of fiber quality, losses, and distances, all via a mobile application. This is done segment by segment for each link from the PoP to the customer premise connection. In the event of failure, maintenance teams can isolate and triage faults remotely. ONMSi was selected as it has proven to be an efficient, reliable, and fast fiber certification platform, which helps optimize and accelerate network processes from creation (construction) and service delivery (activation), all the way through to in-life assurance (monitoring).

"Open Fiber is charting an ambitious path to modernize the digital infrastructure for the whole of Italy," said Manuel Mato, Vice President, EMEA, VIAVI. "Our partnership enables Open Fiber to automate and accelerate their FTTH build without sacrificing quality while ensuring error-free first-time customer activation. Equally important, proactive in-life monitoring also allows Open Fiber to isolate network issues and shorten resolution and restoration times. We are proud of our role in helping Open Fiber realize a digital Italy."

About VIAVI
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for communications service providers, enterprises, network equipment manufacturers, government and avionics. We help these customers harness the power of instruments, automation, intelligence and virtualization to Command the network. VIAVI is also a leader in light management solutions for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, and defense applications. Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.

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FAQ

What is the significance of VIAV's partnership with Open Fiber?

The partnership enables Open Fiber to utilize VIAVI's solutions for its ambitious goal of achieving 100% ultra-broadband coverage in Italy.

How much is Open Fiber investing in its fiber rollout?

Open Fiber is investing €15 billion, with €7.2 billion coming from loans.

What technology is VIAVI providing to Open Fiber?

VIAVI is providing its Optical Network Measurement System (ONMSi) to support network compliance and performance.

What are the goals of the Open Fiber initiative?

The initiative aims to provide 100% Gigabit coverage to 24 million households in Italy, targeting underserved areas.

How will ONMSi benefit Open Fiber's operations?

ONMSi will enhance network quality assurance, streamline processes, and allow for faster issue resolution.