Vodafone is enhancing its fiber optic backbone with artificial intelligence–driven solutions to prepare its network for 5G and beyond, according to a statement from the company.
Vodafone Türkiye said it has fully digitalized the analysis, routing, and optimization processes related to infrastructure and network anomalies through upgrades to systems that monitor its fiber optic backbone network and active products.
With its newly developed solution, Vodafone uses AI-supported analytics to detect signal attenuation and outage points on fiber lines connected to Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) transmission systems. This allows faults to be identified automatically, significantly reducing measurement times without the need for manual analysis.
The new system, activated via Vodafone’s digital operations management platform, enables end-to-end management of fiber backbone operations. It supports rapid intervention, proactive fault prevention, and capacity continuity—capabilities that are critical for the continuity of 5G services.
Thanks to the smart infrastructure supporting 5G service continuity, intervention times have improved by 25%. Automated fault detection pinpoints outage locations instantly, eliminating measurement processes that previously took between 30 minutes and one hour.
The system also enables proactive maintenance through instant detection of optical performance issues, resulting in a 20% reduction in impact duration related to optical performance problems. By preventing large-scale outages, the solution helps avoid communication disruptions for large numbers of subscribers using both 5G and existing services.
Building a Strong Foundation for Future Networks
Vodafone said the new, vendor-independent system not only meets current network requirements but also establishes a robust fiber infrastructure foundation for 5G and future high-speed, low-latency services.
Serving around 25 million mobile customers, 1.5 million fixed-line customers, and a large number of corporate clients, Vodafone continues to optimize its fiber-based network through digitalization and AI-powered solutions, with the aim of becoming a leader in network management for 5G and next-generation technologies.
Commenting on the development, Yago Lopez, Executive Vice President of Vodafone Türkiye, said that 5G and future connectivity technologies require a strong and intelligent fiber backbone.
“By investing in digitalization, we are making our operational processes more predictable, faster, and more efficient,” Lopez said. “We are transforming our fiber optic backbone network management into a structure ready for 5G and beyond. These advancements deliver higher service continuity and increased customer satisfaction.”
Source: Anadolu Ajansı/ Prepared by: İlayda Gök