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Ministers Kitutu, Lugoloobi committed to High Court for trial

By
Geoffery Serugo
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The Anti-Corruption Court has committed the Minister for Karamoja Affairs Mary Goretti Kitutu and Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development Amos Lugoloobi to High Court for trial after the prosecution completed its investigations.

Appearing before Moses Nabende, the Chief Magistrate of Anti-Corruption Court, the two were committed alongside Joshua Abaho, the Senior Secretary at Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and Kitutu’s brother Michael Kitutu Naboya.

During the proceedings, the court ordered his passport to be returned to him since he has adhered to all court directives.

Prosecution avers that between June 2022 and January 2023 at the Office of the Prime Minister stores in Namanve, Kitutu, Abaho and Naboya caused loss of public property in form of 9000 iron sheets by diverting them from the intended purpose of benefiting the Karamoja community empowerment programme to their own benefit knowing that such acts would result into loss of public property.

It is further alleged that the minister alongside her secretary between June 2022 and January 2023 caused the loss of 5,500 iron sheets meant for Karamoja.

Prosecution also states that Naboya Kitutu between similar months at Situmi village, Namisindwa district received 100 iron sheets marked ‘OPM Uganda’ having reason to believe the same to have been feloniously obtained.

Prosecution states that between the 14th day of July 2022 and 28th February 2023 at the office of the Prime Minister’s stores in Namanve in Mukono district, Lugoloobi dealt with government property- 400 pre-painted iron sheets marked Office of the Prime Minister having reason to believe that they were acquired as a result of loss of public property.

He reportedly used the 400 iron sheets to roof animal shade at his farm in Bbaale.

Over the weekend, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Jane Frances Abodo dropped charges against Speaker of parliament Anita Among, the Vice president Jesica Alupo and the Prime Minister Robbinah Nabbanja.

She said they have evidence against only three ministers; Agnes Nandutu, Mary Goretti Kitutu, Amos Lugolobi and three other technocrats.

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Rotary District 9213 launches Boy Child Uplifting Program focusing on basic education and literacy

By
Geoffery Serugo
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Edward Kakembo Nsubuga.

The Rotary District 9213 has launched the Boy Child Uplifting Program focusing on basic education, literacy, economic and community development to impact boys in the communities they live in.

Edward Kakembo Nsubuga the District Governor of Rotary District 9213 this morning announced the launch of an initiative aimed at addressing all critical issues faced by the boy child in Uganda.

“Recognizing our society has predominantly concentrated on initiatives empowering the girl child, with only 13% of documented efforts directed towards mentoring boys,” Kakembo said.

A number of studies and reports have stated that the exclusion of the Boy child has had profound consequences on a generation of young men. These consequences include increased crime rates, low self-esteem, prone to violence habits, alcoholism, drug abuse, and increasing school dropout incidences.

“This initiative will be sustained through Rotary programs like Basic Education and Literacy and the Economic and Community Development that Rotary Clubs and Rotaract Clubs across the country use to reach out and impact on the communities they live in. Collaborative partnerships will also be forged with religious institutions, schools and tertiary institutions, government bodies, NGOs, prisons, rehabilitation centres, financial institutions, private organizations, and local community leadership structures to ensure a comprehensive and sustained impact,” he further noted.

Kakembo Nsubuga expressed his confidence in Rotary’s ability to mobilize resources and make a difference in the lives of the less privileged. Adding, “This program is critical and timely as we need to address the issues faced by boys, including crime, drug abuse, terrorism, and truancy. I also believe the success of this initiative will lead to a positive transformation of society, promoting skill development, entrepreneurship, and healthier family dynamics…”

Rotary District 9213 is part of Rotary International, a global network of dedicated individuals united in their commitment to making positive, lasting change in their communities and the world. With over 219

Rotary Clubs and 111 Rotaract Clubs, District 9213 serves Uganda and South Sudan, harnessing the power of service to address pressing social issues and create a brighter future.

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Parliament closer to clearing of Islamic banking

By
Geoffery Serugo
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Parliament has passed a series of Bills to harmonise issues relating to Islamic Banking products, only setting aside the Income Tax Amendment Bill for committee and government concurrence.

Chaired by Speaker Anita Among, the Bills were passed to clear the way for the long awaited Islamic banking.

The Financial Institutions Act has been amended in section 115B (2) to remove the provision for a Shariah Advisory Council, which MPs said would be over-legislation, instead opting for the Bank of Uganda to institutionally address operational issues relating to Islamic banking.

The Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, said maintaining in the Financial Institutions Act a provision for the committee would complicate the central bank’s supervisory mandate over a product it has helped to create.

“First of all, Bank of Uganda should never determine the business model of any commercial bank, it should sit outside to determine whether the product is safe for the customer; if it sits in the advisory council, who will protect the consumers?” he said.

Bugweri County MP Abdu Katuntu agreed with the Attorney General.

“You have to leave the Bank of Uganda structures to work; there is only one law which is seeking to prescribe the operational work of Bank of Uganda; what you need to have is a department…they can create some departments in charge of Islamic Banking, and this can come under Regulations and not substantive law. Bank of Uganda cannot create and regulate a product at the same time.” he said.

Then came the Excise Duty Amendment Bill 2023, which MPs passed to change Schedule 2 of the Excise Duty Act and place a 15 per cent excise duty on ledger, ATM, and withdrawal fees, to bring Islamic banking products under the same tax regime as other banking products.   This now harmonises excise duty on all banking products uniformly.

MPs unanimously okayed the amendment to the second schedule of the Stamp Duty Act to reflect a Shs15,000 charge on Islamic banking-related agreements.

The Value Added Tax Amendment Bill, which harmonises the reporting time for conventional banking practices and the Islamic banking was also passed by Members, bringing the country closer to the commencement of Islamic banking financial products by commercial banks.

Speaker Among said Muslim community has been longing for the introduction of Shariah-compliant banking products, vowing to resist people she said have been eager to frustrate the idea.

“I want to put this on record; people have been lobbying not to have this Islamic banking passed; but we must pass it;” she said.

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ATMIS Commander Gen Okiding visits UPDF troops to assess its readiness

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Simon Kabayo
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Gen. Okidingi leading soldiers

The Force Commander of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding has visited Qoryole and Janaale Forward Operating Bases (FOBS) in Lower Shabelle region to assess the combat readiness of ATMIS troops ahead of the final phase of a military offensive against the Al-Shabaab.

Qoryole and Janaale FOBS are located in Sector One, which is under the Area of Responsibility of ATMIS Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) troops.

During the visit, the Force Commander inspected facilities at the two FOBS and held a meeting with the military leadership and later addressed the troops. He urged them to be more vigilant to ensure the safety of local communities during the transition period.

“My visit here today is to boost your morale and check on your readiness to face the enemy and safeguard the people of Somalia. Our main focus is to deliver on our mandate and leave behind a safe and secure Somalia when ATMIS exits in December 2024,” he said.

Gen. Okiding later held a meeting with area leaders including the local administration officials and clan elders to deliberate on how to collaborate with ATMIS forces to defeat the threat posed by Al-Shabaab.

He was accompanied by Sector One Commander Brig. Peter Omola and Col. Charles Asiimwe Kibaate, the Commander of Battle Group 37, in charge of Qoryole and Janaale FOBS.

ATMIS is currently in the process of handing over seven Forward Operating Bases and withdrawing 2000 troops by June 30, 2023 in compliance with UN Security Council Resolutions 2628 and 2670 that require ATMIS to gradually handover security responsibilities to Somali security forces.

The AU peacekeeping forces and the Somali National Army (SNA) are expected to launch a fresh round of a military offensive in a final push to degrade the Al-Shabaab and liberate remaining territories under their hold.

The Somali- led joint operation will target the Lower Shabelle and Jubaland regions as the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) continues to extend its authority.

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Speaker Among orders investigation into murder of five family members in Masaka

By
Francisco Adongo
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Speaker Among

The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has directed the Minister of Internal Affairs to expedite investigations into the killing of five members of the same family in Bukoto County, Masaka District, on June 23, 2023.

Among said the incident is one of the rising killings in the country that have left citizens in fear. She noted that the investigation is as necessary as the measures to prevent likely killings, which she said, are becoming rampant.

“We need divisive and deterrent measures to restore safety and confidence in our population. This has not happened only in Masaka but in Kayunga and other places,” the Speaker said during plenary on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

She added: “We need that investigation; we need to give clear assurance to the affected communities that they will not be killed the next day.”

On the fateful day at around 2 am, unknown assailants descended on Kijonjo Village, Kamwoozi Parish in Buwunga Sub-county, Masaka District, and hacked to death five family members.

The victims were Emmanuel Muteesasira, 57, (head of family), his wife Proscovia Ndagaano, 52, Beatrice Nakalyango, 13 (daughter), and two grandchildren – Shivan Nakasagga,5, and Robert Kayemba, 2.

Ms Among also tasked the Internal Affairs Minister to give Parliament an update on security issues raised by MPs, including the low staffing at police posts across the country.

“Truth be told we have few police personnel; I have written so many times to be given to police personnel in my district but I have not been helped. Just imagine when people are killed in the night and the nearest police post is 20 kilometers away!” she said.

She said Parliament is ready to support the Uganda Police Force to recruit more officers, refurbish their facilities, establish new police posts and acquire more patrol vehicles.

Bukoto County East MP Ronald Kanyike, attesting to the Speaker’s reiterations, said the scene of crime in Masaka District is far from the police station, which serves the area.

“Masaka has no police headquarters, the District Police Commander (DPC) and Resident District Commissioner all sit in Masaka City. In fact, when we contacted the DPC over the murder, he had to contact people of Masaka City to come to our rescue,” said Mr Kanyike.

Mr Abed Bwanika (NUP, Kimaanya-Kabonera Division), who also hails from Masaka, said his constituency was not any different.

“In Kimanya, we have zero patrol vehicles yet it is a whole division. When the minister is appraising us on the security issues, he should update us on police facilitation,” said Mr Bwanika.

The Minister of Security, Maj Gen (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi, said the Uganda Police Force has revamped its operations, which were initially challenged by funding constraints.

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Museveni promotes Brig.Richard Otto to Major General

By
Simon Kabayo
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President Yoweri Museveni who doubles as Commander in Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces has promoted Brig Gen, Richard Otto to the rank of Major General

The promotion was announced by Deo Akiiki the Uganda Peoples Defence Force Deputy spokesperson in a statement issued today.

“The CDF is pleased to announce the promotion of Brig Gen, Richard Otto to the rank of Maj General by the president of the Republic of Uganda and Commander in Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces,” Deo Akiiki revealed.

In 2017, Richard Otto was appointed the commanding officer of the third army division of the UPDF, based in Moroto. Before that, he served as the commander of the UPDF contingent in the Central African Republic, as part of the African Union Regional Task Force (AU-RTF), the regional counter-offensive against the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA).

The General officer was recently appointed the Chairperson of Security Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) in South Sudan whose role is to monitor chapter 2 of the peace agreement which deals with peace and security.

Prior to this appointment, he had served in Somalia as a Uganda Contingent Commander in 2020 and back home as 3 Infantry Division Commander respectively.

Deo Akiiki, congratulated the General officer for the well-deserved promotion and wished him good luck in his new assignment. 

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Why Late Justice Stella Amoko will be buried at her ancestral home in Nebbi

By
Geoffery Serugo
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RIP Justice Stella Arach Amoko.

High Court judge Ketrah Kitariisibwa Katunguka has ordered that the late Lady Justice Mary Stella Arach Amoko be buried at her ancestral home as she wished.

Justice Arach Amoko died at Nakasero on June 17, 2023. Following her death, the judiciary issued a funeral program that the deceased justice was to be buried in Nebbi and later released another one showing that she would be buried in Adjumani on June 23,2023.

This prompted the deceased’s children through their lawyers to serve a cease and desist on the Judiciary and on June 22, 2023 vide the Chief Registrar’s letter a postponement of the burial program was communicated; new dates were to be communicated later.

On June 22, 2023 the late Arach’s’s children filed an application challenging the Ambassador Idule Amoko’s decision to bury their mother in Arra Parish, Pachara Sub-county, Adjumani.

Initially justice Arach-Amoko wished to be laid to rest at her family ancestral home/burial ground at Jukiya Hill Ward, Juba village, Nebbi District in accordance with the customary law of Ker Kwaro Kaal Jonam.

Ambassador Amoko claimed that in Madi to which community he belongs, that a lady who is deceased is buried in the burial grounds of the family where she is married in proximity with her spouse and that becomes her ancestral home, unless she wills otherwise or was divorced at the time of death.

“The application against Ambassador Amoko succeeds. The late Hon. Justice Mary Stella Arach-Amoko shall be buried at Jukiya Hill Ward, Juba Village Nebbi District,” court ruled.

Court directed that the attorney general and ambassador Amoko in consultation with the applicants should immediately commence the burial arrangements of the late Arach-Amoko.

“Ambassador Amoko and his family members shall freely attend the funeral of the late Justice Arach-Amoko who shall be buried at Jukiya Hill Ward, Juba Village Nebbi District; without any disturbance. Her burial shall not be further delayed by any party’s intended responses or reactions to this Ruling,” Court ruled.

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Uganda to construct a 308km power line to South Sudan

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Simon Kabayo
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Uganda and South Sudan have signed a Power Sales Agreement (PSA) for trade in electricity between the two countries. Trading of electricity across the border is expected to benefit the towns of Oraba and Elegu in Uganda, and Kaya and Nimule in South Sudan.           

The signing of the sales agreements comes at a time when Uganda is about to switch on the 600MW Karuma power station that has been under construction since 2013.       

Uganda and South Sudan signed a Memorandum of Understanding in December 2015 setting negotiations. The memorandum was signed by then-state Minister for Energy Simon D’ujang. 

A statement from the Ministry of Energy said the power purchase agreement was signed in the South Sudanese capital Juba on Tuesday.         The Minister of Energy, Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu led the Ugandan delegation accompanied by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Irene Bateebe. Peter Marcello Jelenge, represented the South Sudan government.         

The 400kV Olwiyo-Juba Transmission Line will pick up power from Olwiyo Substation, which is already operational at 132 kV.       

The agreement will see the development of the 400kV Olwiyo – Juba Power Transmission line of 308km. Uganda will develop 138km of the line on the Ugandan side while South Sudan will construct 170km on its side.

The deal will see the expansion of the 400kV Power Substations of Olwiyo and Bibia near Uganda’s Elegu border post while the Juba Substation will also be expanded. 

The Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary, Irene Bateebe, signed the power purchase agreement on Uganda’s behalf, while Beck Awan Deng, the General Manager of South Sudan Electricity Corporation (SSEC), signed on behalf of his country.

“Today’s signatures mark the beginning of serious cooperation in power trade between Uganda and South Sudan,” said Dr Nankabirwa.   “We would like to see projects that benefit both the people of Uganda and South Sudan…We will take power from small towns in Uganda, such as Elegu and Oraba. Similarly, the people at the border of such as Nimule and Kaya in South Sudan shall be supplied with power from Uganda.” Said Nankabirwa.

Nankabirwa did not however reveal other details concerning the financing of the project and how much Uganda was selling the power and vice versa. 

Meanwhile, a Joint Technical Committee has been established to plan and coordinate the project’s development.

Uganda and South Sudan have secured funds for feasibility studies from African Development Bank (AfDB). AfDB would also finance the project based on EPC or Public Private Partnership, depending on the outcome of the feasibility study. 

A consortium of CESI S.p.A (Italy), ELC Electroconsult S.p.A. (Italy) and Colenco Consulting Ltd (Nigeria) have been procured to undertake the feasibility study, which commenced in March 2023 and will be completed in February 2024.   The two countries also collaborate in the power distribution segment, where distribution networks have already been constructed in the Uganda-South Sudan border towns of Nimule and Kaya.    

Another PSA was executed between Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) and Juba Electricity Distribution Company Limited (JEDCO) to ensure seamless Nimule and Kaya power distribution.

The Power Purchase Agreement between Uganda and South Sudan is within the spirit of Nile Cooperation under the Nile Basin Initiative’s Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program (NELSAP) 

The Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program (NELSAP) is one of two investment programs under the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI).       

The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) is a partnership of the riparian states effective 1999; it seeks to develop the river in a cooperative manner, share substantial socioeconomic benefits, and promote regional peace and security through its shared vision of “sustainable socioeconomic development through the equitable utilization of, and benefit from, the common Nile Basin water resources”.

The NBI is based in Entebbe, Uganda; it includes Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Eritrea is participating actively in the NBI as an observer.     

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ZTE releases dynamic reconfigurable intelligent surface 2.0 product, promoting the green evolution of 5G-A 

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Our Reporter
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Shenzhen, China – ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, has unveiled the second-generation Dynamic Cooperative Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface (Dynamic RIS 2.0) product on the eve of the Mobile World Congress (MWC)  Shanghai 2023. This release aims to further drive the green evolution of 5G-A. Compared to its predecessor, Dynamic RIS 2.0 boasts significantly reduced specifications and power consumption, as well as more convenient deployment, marking a significant stride towards commercial implementation.

As an emerging technology, Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface (RIS) utilizes programmable, cost-effective two-dimensional metamaterials along with phase control components to achieve signal propagation, direction regulation, and interference suppression in three-dimensional space. Its primary goal is to establish an intelligent and controllable wireless environment, surpassing the limitations of traditional wireless communication.

Originally, RIS operated as a static surface, enhancing signal coverage at fixed points. However, the coverage provided by a single fixed beam was relatively limited and couldn’t adapt to dynamically distributed users. To address this, ZTE has introduced an innovative solution called Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface Dynamic Collaboration technology, which is built upon 5G base stations. This technology enables rapid scanning of multiple beams and real-time user tracking. By incorporating key techniques from 6G’s Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface advancements into 5G, it has become a pivotal technology for the new stage of 5G-A.

In 2021, ZTE successfully completed the initial phase of prototype verification for Static Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface (RIS) technology, exploring the potential of RIS in improving fixed-point coverage in 5G blind spots and areas with weak signals. In February 2022, ZTE unveiled the first-generation Dynamic Cooperative Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface product, named RIS 1.0, at MWC 2022 in Barcelona.

In August 2022, ZTE achieved an industry milestone by successfully completing the prototype verification of Dynamic RIS technology. The verification results demonstrated that the cooperative beamforming technology between base stations and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces not only significantly enhances base station coverage but also facilitates seamless user connectivity in mobile scenarios. Moreover, the beam can be dynamically adjusted to accommodate diverse deployment scenarios.

ZTE continues to address critical challenges in RIS product development and key technologies. In 2023, they launched the dynamic RIS 2.0 model. Compared to its predecessor, the RIS 2.0 product offers significant advancements in terms of wide coverage distance, high user gain, and enhanced reliability.

Through the incorporation of new materials and an evolved architecture, dynamic RIS 2.0 products achieve an impressive 80% reduction in power consumption. The integrated design also contributes to a lighter and aesthetically pleasing appearance. Additionally, dynamic RIS 2.0 is designed for easy installation and adaptability to diverse environments, making deployment, management, and maintenance more streamlined.

According to Li Xiaotong, VP of ZTE and GM of RAN products, the launch of dynamic RIS 2.0 product serves the purpose of expanding network coverage in a cost-effective and energy-efficient manner. It also aims to address challenges associated with higher frequency bands, such as millimeter waves, which suffer from high propagation loss and penetration loss. Dynamic RIS 2.0 enables high and low-frequency co-site and co-coverage, thereby reducing construction and operation costs for high-frequency networks.

Moving forward, ZTE will continue collaborating with operators and industry partners to drive the evolution of RIS, transitioning it from technology research to practical deployment. ZTE aims to address real-world challenges in commercial networking, enhance innovation, and refine solutions for network collaboration and streamlined operation and maintenance processes. Furthermore, ZTE plans to expand the application of RIS to a wider range of fields. Leveraging the capabilities and boundaries of 5G-A, RIS will be combined with other advancements to realize the vision of enabling digital lives for individuals, empowering industries with digital intelligence, and building a digital society.

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ZTE presents key insights on commercial deployment of 50G PON at Light Reading’s online symposium

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Our Reporter
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Shenzhen, China – ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, announced today  that Gui Bin, Chief Engineer of Optical Access Product Planning at ZTE, has shared the Company’s thoughts and suggestions on improving ROI in 50G PON deployment.The insights were presented under the theme “50G PON Evolution and Coverage Scenarios” at the online “Next-Gen PON Digital Symposium” hosted by Light Reading.  

In terms of application scenarios, Mr. Gui envisions that 50G PON will enter the commercial deployment stage in 2025, starting with ToB scenarios and expanding to ToH scenarios. The combination of 50G PON and FTTR-B will cater to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like hotels, street stores, and coffee shops, ensuring a quality user experience. Additionally, 50G PON will facilitate 10G all-optical access for campuses and enterprises in development zones, industrial parks, and factories, meeting demands for low latency and jitter. In terms of home scenarios, 50G PON + FTTR will provide ultra-high bandwidth for applications such as smart homes, online education, gaming, VR, and live streaming. Furthermore, 50G PON’s high bandwidth, low latency, and low jitter capabilities make it suitable for mobile backhaul and indoor coverage requirements. 

In terms of network evolution, ZTE recommends the Combo PON concept for a smooth transition from existing PON to 50G PON. This concept enables GPON, XG(S)-PON, and 50G PON to coexist on a single platform and line card, tripling the equipment life cycle and saving network construction investments. ZTE took the industry lead by releasing the 50G PON&10G PON&GPON Combo solution at Mobile World Congress 2023. Moreover, ZTE pioneered the application of the Combo concept to the upgrade from 10G PON to 50G PON. This upgrade approach requires OLTs to be built only once, allowing for the deployment and seamless evolution of GPON, 10G PON, and 50G PON ONUs on the same backbone fiber as per demand. Notably, this upgrade mode saves costs associated with equipment room, equipment, maintenance, and network upgrades since OLTs and ODNs do not require changes, ensuring no disruption to existing GPON and 10G PON users and services.

Additionally, ZTE holds the distinction of being the industry’s first to introduce precision 50G PON technology. This technology enables support for multi-service scenarios by providing deterministic control over bandwidth, latency, and jitter. ZTE unveiled the world’s inaugural precision 50G PON prototype at Mobile World Congress 2022 and launched the world’s first 50G PON+Wi-Fi 7 ONU prototype at the FTTH Conference 2022. These advancements have significantly accelerated the exploration of application scenarios for 50G PON, the integration of multiple technologies, and the overall maturity of the 50G PON industry chain.

Being a frontrunner in fixed network technologies, ZTE has consistently pursued innovation in 50G PON technologies and practices, drawing on its extensive experience in FTTx development and deep understanding of future PON technology trends. Thus far, ZTE has engaged in extensive collaboration with over 20 operators worldwide, encompassing demonstrations, tests, and trials of 50G PON. Moving forward, ZTE will continue to drive technological advancements, foster deeper partnerships in the 50G PON domain, conduct thorough feasibility and maturity assessments in diverse application scenarios, explore additional use cases, and accelerate the progress of the 50G PON industry chain.  

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