03 April 2025
Canal+ Telecom, a subsidiary of Canal+ Group operating in Overseas Departments and Territories (DOM-TOM), will implement Nokia’s Lightspan and Altiplano solutions to transform its fibre network in French Guiana and Guadeloupe.
This deployment aims to create a next-generation network that meets the increasing demand for capacity and enhances automation in Canal+ Telecom’s network and service operations. It features Nokia’s Lightspan Mini Optical Line Terminal (OLT) solution, which will accelerate the rollout of Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) services across the French Caribbean territories. Its compact design offers Canal+ Telecom a high-capacity, low-density fibre option, making it well-suited for island environments and areas with lower population density. Furthermore, Nokia’s Lightspan solution enables Canal+ to future-proof its network, allowing for seamless upgrades to 25G PON technology when necessary.
In addition to the Lightspan OLT, Canal+ Telecom will utilize Nokia’s Altiplano solution to enhance the management of its entire access network, achieving operational efficiencies and optimizing network performance. Altiplano’s automation capabilities will enable Canal+ Telecom to swiftly detect network anomalies, anticipate service-affecting issues before they arise, and improve overall network utilization.
“As the first operator in the Caribbean to adopt Nokia’s Altiplano platform, we are leading the charge in intelligent network automation that proactively anticipates and resolves issues. This ensures exceptional reliability and enhances the overall experience for our customers. We are excited to partner with Nokia as we accelerate digital transformation across the Caribbean,” said Laurent Champouret, Head of Network and Fixed Access Engineering at Canal+ Telecom.
“For the people and businesses of French Guiana, Martinique, and Guadeloupe, our partnership with Canal+ Telecom represents a significant step towards a more connected future. Our mission is to provide smarter, more reliable, secure, and future-proof broadband networks for our customers and end users. This agreement is another milestone in our commitment to equipping our clients with innovative, fibre-based network solutions and broadband services,” said Matthieu Bourguignon, Senior Vice-President of Network Infrastructure for Europe at Nokia.
This collaboration underscores Nokia’s dedication to advancing telecommunications infrastructure in the Caribbean region, ensuring better connectivity and service quality for its communities.
