Ribbon Communications announced a new contract with Planters Broadband to deploy a 400G/800G‑ready optical route in Georgia, leveraging its Apollo 9608 optical networking platform and Muse multilayer automation platform.
The deal adds a new revenue stream to Ribbon’s IP‑optical segment, which experienced a 2 % year‑over‑year revenue decline in Q4 2025, and confirms the commercial viability of the Apollo platform in a mid‑size service‑provider environment.
The new route will provide Planters with a high‑capacity, coherent optical pathway that can scale to future bandwidth demands while simplifying network management through centralized provisioning and fault isolation.
Elizabeth Page, Ribbon’s Regional Senior Sales Director, said the partnership framework enables Planters to move from limited fixed optics to high‑capacity coherent services, eliminating forklift upgrades and improving customer experience. Stephen Milner, CEO of Planters, said the new route is just the beginning and they look forward to further modernization with a partner that understands their needs.
The announcement was well received, with positive market sentiment reflecting confidence in Ribbon’s product portfolio and the growing demand for high‑capacity optical solutions in rural markets.
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