Broadband resource center for consulting and engineering firms

The opportunity to evolve from legacy technologies to a new mindset is now. Flexibility, scalability, and sustainability must be at the core of any new broadband build to enable an efficient infrastructure that adapts to users’ future application requirements while protecting existing network investments.

We work closely with consultants and engineering firms to assess, scope, plan, and design future-proof networks. Working together, we help network operators deploy and manage modern rural broadband networks.

BROADBAND GUIDE

Exclusively for consulting and engineering firms

This essential guide demonstrates how consulting and engineering firms can design and implement future-ready networks that deliver superior connectivity to previously underserved areas – while ensuring maximum ROI through our flexible, American-made technology. Your path to designing transformative, profitable broadband networks starts here.

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Ciena's disruptive broadband access architecture

A disruptive broadband access market demands an entirely different solution. Ciena's Joe Marsella lays out a blueprint for a next-generation broadband architecture.

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A smarter approach to broadband networks

Achieve more with your broadband initiatives — maximize your investments, serve more communities, and excel in service performance. Ciena can help you navigate your networking journey.

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Connecting communities with an open, modular, and scalable broadband solution

Discover how Ciena's innovative broadband solutions are transforming connectivity across America. From high-speed broadband for underserved communities to collaboration with U.S. government's BEAD projects, Ciena is at the forefront of bridging the digital divide. Learn about our unique approach, including our ecosystem of support, and join us in building a sustainable, digitally inclusive future.

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Broadband for consulting and engineering firms

With once-in-a-generation public and private investments, the time is now for consulting and engineering firms to rethink how to design a next-generation broadband network for their customers. With a flexible, scalable, and sustainable design, Ciena’s broadband solution enables consulting and engineering firms to help their customers build a best-of-breed network, integrate multiple vendors and technologies, and develop operational expertise.

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How to thrive in the growing residential broadband market

Ciena’s approach to broadband is designed to deliver the scalability, cost-efficiency, and flexibility required by new and established network operators to thrive in the lucrative broadband market while protecting their network investment and maintaining a competitive edge well into the future.

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MARKETING AS A SERVICE

Accelerate your time to market

Marketing as a Service (MaaS) features customized marketing strategies and tactics designed to enable participants to get the most from their network investments. MaaS is available to participants in the CPNe program and/or select customers. MaaS support ranges from brand awareness and demand generation to content creation and execution enablement.

CIENA SERVICES FOR BROADBAND

Our approach

Leverage the integration of our unique architecture and a range of pre-validated third-party components to accelerate time to market, reduce risk and cost, and streamline your broadband deployment.