NGN Partners with Ribbon for Future-Ready Optical Network Infrastructure

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Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) has announced a strategic partnership with North Georgia Network Cooperative (NGN) to modernize and expand its optical network infrastructure. NGN has selected Ribbon's Apollo 800G optical transport solution to enhance broadband capacity across North Georgia.

The collaboration aims to deliver scalable, high-capacity services supporting 100G, 400G, and 800G links to healthcare institutions, educational networks, businesses, and families in underserved areas. NGN chose Ribbon for its technical maturity, strategic alignment, and comprehensive service model, including 24/7 US-based support.

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• Partnership expands high-speed connectivity to underserved rural communities
• Implementation of advanced 800G optical transport technology
• Positions company for growing bandwidth demand from data centers, cloud services, and AI applications

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Ribbon's 800G optical network deal with NGN strengthens rural broadband position and enhances revenue potential in underserved markets.

Ribbon Communications' partnership with North Georgia Network (NGN) represents a strategic win in the competitive optical networking market. The implementation of Ribbon's Apollo 800G optical transport solution addresses a critical infrastructure need in rural America while positioning the company to capture growing demand in an underserved market segment.

The deployment's technical specifications are particularly notable - supporting 100G, 400G, and 800G links provides NGN with substantial flexibility and future-proofing capabilities. This scalability is crucial as bandwidth demands continue to accelerate with the proliferation of data centers, cloud services, and AI applications in previously underserved regions.

What makes this deal especially valuable is the explicit mention of NGN's previous "scalability and support limitations" that Ribbon's solution directly addresses. The company's emphasis on 24/7 US-based support suggests Ribbon is differentiating not just on technology but on service quality - a critical factor for rural providers with limited technical resources.

This partnership aligns with broader industry trends toward connecting underserved communities, often supported by government infrastructure initiatives. For Ribbon, securing NGN as a reference customer within the Fiber Network Alliance ecosystem could create additional sales opportunities with similar regional providers facing comparable technical challenges.

The timing is particularly advantageous as bandwidth-intensive applications like AI continue driving unprecedented demand for high-capacity optical infrastructure even in non-urban markets.

Strategic collaboration enhances broadband capacity across North Georgia with Ribbon's 800G optical transport solution

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global leader in real-time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions, today announced that NGN (North Georgia Network Cooperative Inc.,) a member of FNA (the Fiber Network Alliance) and a key contributor to regional broadband development, has selected Ribbon's advanced solutions to modernize and expand its optical network. With proven expertise in rural connectivity, Ribbon empowers providers to deliver essential internet access to underserved communities.

"We faced scalability and support limitations that interfered with our mission and commitment to deliver reliable, high-speed connectivity to healthcare institutions, educational networks, businesses and families in areas with limited infrastructure," said Mitchell Clouatre, CEO of NGN. "Ribbon offered the right solutions, along with the technical maturity, strategic alignment, and superior service model, including 24/7 US based support and robust implementation services, to allow us to move forward and continue supporting our customers."

NGN is deploying Ribbon's Apollo 800G optical transport solution to deliver scalable, high-capacity services across North Georgia and surrounding regions. This upgrade provides customers with a unified infrastructure capable of supporting 100G, 400G and 800G links.

"NGN plays a vital role in regional broadband development, and our infrastructure gives them the capacity and flexibility they need to meet growing bandwidth demand from data centers, cloud services and AI-driven applications," said Elizabeth Page, U.S. Regional Sales Leader, Ribbon. "We're proud to support their mission and to work with a team recognized for its responsiveness and deployment agility."

About Ribbon
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) delivers secure cloud communications and IP and optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises and critical infrastructure sectors globally. We engage deeply with our customers, helping them modernize their networks for improved competitive positioning and business outcomes in today's smart, always-on and data-hungry world. Our end-to-end portfolio of communications software and IP Optical networking solutions delivers superior value and innovation by leveraging cloud-native architectures, automation and analytics tools, and leading-edge security. We maintain a keen focus on our commitments to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters, offering an annual Sustainability Report to our stakeholders. To learn more about Ribbon, please visit rbbn.com

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FAQ

What is the partnership between Ribbon Communications and NGN?

Ribbon Communications is providing NGN with its Apollo 800G optical transport solution to modernize and expand optical network infrastructure across North Georgia, delivering scalable high-capacity services.

What capabilities does Ribbon's optical transport solution offer to NGN?

The solution enables NGN to support 100G, 400G, and 800G links across North Georgia, providing a unified infrastructure for healthcare institutions, educational networks, businesses, and families.

How will this partnership benefit North Georgia communities?

The partnership will enhance broadband capacity and deliver reliable, high-speed connectivity to healthcare institutions, educational networks, businesses, and families in underserved areas with limited infrastructure.

What support services does Ribbon provide to NGN in this partnership?

Ribbon offers 24/7 US-based support, robust implementation services, technical expertise, and strategic alignment to support NGN's network modernization efforts.