The City of Superior, Wisconsin, has selected Nokia to provide fiber and IP solutions for a new open-access broadband network. The city will own and operate the system, allowing internet service providers to deliver service over shared infrastructure.
The project, known as ConnectSuperior, will extend fiber to every home and business in the city, covering about 26,000 residents. Nokia will supply its fiber technology and routers, while partners dMCA/LightSpeed and ePlus will assist with deployment. The network is designed to support multiple generations of passive optical network technology, including XGS, 25G, and future 50G systems.
Superior officials said the open-access approach will expand broadband availability, increase provider competition, and improve service reliability.