--- title: Ribbon Optical Networking description: Long lead times slowing your network plans? Stop waiting. Discover Ribbon solutions available now to help you deploy faster and modernize with confidence. image: https://learn.rbbn.com/hubfs/Ad-TakeaNumber-2.0_1200x628.jpg --- [![rib\_logo\_hor\_1\_color\_101-r](https://learn.rbbn.com/hubfs/Graphics/Logos/Ribbon%20Logos/rib_logo_hor_1_color_101-r.svg)](https://ribboncommunications.com) [![rib\_logo\_hor\_1\_color\_101-r](https://learn.rbbn.com/hubfs/Graphics/Logos/Ribbon%20Logos/rib_logo_hor_1_color_101-r.svg)](https://ribboncommunications.com) [Contact Us](https://learn.rbbn.com/contact-ribbon?hsLang=en) Best-in-class Optical Networking # Don't wait 52 weeks! Get the optical network equipment you need — Now! While others wait **52 weeks** or even longer for optical gear, **Ribbon delivers now**. Our proven,  end‑to‑end optical portfolio is available when you need it—trusted worldwide, deployed for decades, and ready to move your priorities forward today. **Ribbon is trusted by customers worldwide, including:**   - **Tier 1, 2 & 3 Service Providers:** Our largest optical deployment supports over 300 million subscribers - **Critical Infrastructure** **Providers:** Utilities, Rail, Government, Defense - Enterprises: Education, Research, Finance, Smart Cities [📄Ribbon Optical Solutions](https://learn.rbbn.com/hubfs/Corporate%20Marketing%20(TOP%20LEVEL)/Brochures/BR%20Ribbon%20Intelligent%20IP%20Optical%20Solutions%20Portfolio.pdf?hsLang=en) [📖 Blog: Optical Freedom](https://ribboncommunications.com/company/media-center/blog/optical-freedom-design-principle-how-ribbon-enables-choice-and-supply-chain-resiliency) ![Ticket-TakeaNumber-3.0-LM](https://learn.rbbn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ticket-TakeaNumber-3.0-LM.png?width=491&height=407&name=Ticket-TakeaNumber-3.0-LM.png "Ticket-TakeaNumber-3.0-LM") # Proven Deployments ![Airtel Logo](https://learn.rbbn.com/hubfs/Airtel%20Logo.png) ![Rogers Logo](https://learn.rbbn.com/hubfs/Rogers%20Logo.png) ![Converge Logo](https://learn.rbbn.com/hubfs/Converge%20Logo.png) ![Skyline Logo](https://learn.rbbn.com/hubfs/Skyline%20Logo.png) # Ribbon Advantages Superior solutions for a wide range of optical networking applications ### [![network\_icon-1](https://learn.rbbn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/network_icon-1.png?width=115&height=115&name=network_icon-1.png) Open Apollo open optical line systems transports wavelengths from any 3rd party router, switch, or optical transport system.](https://ribboncommunications.com/products/service-provider-products/apollo-optical-networking/open-optical-line-systems) [Open Optical Line Systems 🌐](https://ribboncommunications.com/products/service-provider-products/apollo-optical-networking/open-optical-line-systems) ![icon\_gov](https://learn.rbbn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/icon_gov.png?width=110&height=127&name=icon_gov.png) ### Optical Freedom Dual-source supply for the majority of optical transceivers providing customers with supply chain resiliency. [Optical Freedom Whitepaper 📄](https://learn.rbbn.com/hubfs/Corporate%20Marketing%20(TOP%20LEVEL)/White%20Papers/WP%20Optical%20Freedom%20with%20Multi-Source%20Thin%20Transponders.pdf?hsLang=en) ### [![ICON\_AUTOMATION](https://learn.rbbn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ICON_AUTOMATION.png?width=125&height=125&name=ICON_AUTOMATION.png) Self-Service Automation Network operators can automate any process themselves using no-code/low-code tools.](https://app.arcade.software/share/9kFugMbwwI9PrUrwsKY7?utm_campaign=32425766-Event%20-%20MWC26%203%2F2%20-%20FY26&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_Z-dqgeTMwuk3g0U1dK0ZSMc03pF75hFxR-aDmbY9DnIhUDXyj1PV48ZsT4Gb9e7GuXd8u) [Automation Workflow Demo ⚙️](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVtFwjb6Td8) # Muse: Unified Optical & IP Routing Management Ribbon’s Muse Multilayer Automation Platform simplifies the deployment and management of Ribbon IP Routing and Apollo Optical infrastructure.   Muse leverages advanced algorithms to optimize Apollo architectures for efficient deployment and error‑free commissioning, with plug‑and‑play configuration for Apollo elements.   Service templates streamline provisioning with pre‑activation link verification. Muse uses Apollo telemetry and analytics to monitor network health and anticipate issues before service impact. Dynamic rerouting restores connectivity after hard faults, while diagnostic tools quickly identify the root cause.   [Muse Multilayer Topology Demo](https://app.arcade.software/share/Y1kYLgAAeGPxc24UZjPm?utm_campaign=32425766-Event%20-%20MWC26%203%2F2%20-%20FY26&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_Z-dqgeTMwuk3g0U1dK0ZSMc03pF75hFxR-aDmbY9DnIhUDXyj1PV48ZsT4Gb9e7GuXd8u) [AI-Powered Muse Agent Demo](https://app.arcade.software/share/9kFugMbwwI9PrUrwsKY7?utm_campaign=32425766-Event%20-%20MWC26%203%2F2%20-%20FY26&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_Z-dqgeTMwuk3g0U1dK0ZSMc03pF75hFxR-aDmbY9DnIhUDXyj1PV48ZsT4Gb9e7GuXd8u) ![Accelerate your Network Automation Journey with Muse-9](https://learn.rbbn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Accelerate%20your%20Network%20Automation%20Journey%20with%20Muse-9.jpg?width=1426&height=740&name=Accelerate%20your%20Network%20Automation%20Journey%20with%20Muse-9.jpg "Accelerate your Network Automation Journey with Muse-9") *Extending beyond conventional NMS functionality, Muse delivers low‑code automation tools that allow operations teams to convert manual processes into automated workflows without requiring extensive professional services.* # Why Choose Ribbon Don't put your business on hold. Ribbon is Ready - NOW! ### Apollo and Muse support a broad range of optical networking applications - Datacenter interconnect (DCI) - Broadband and mobile aggregation - Metro networks - Long-haul and ultra-long-haul networks - Submarine connections - Disaggregated optical line systems ### Apollo delivers power efficiency and capacity-optimized transmission - Capacity-optimized transmission up to 1.2T - Power‑efficient 400G/800G ZR+ - Hitless C‑ to L‑band expansion - Quantum‑safe encryption - Shared‑spectrum OLS - Seamless access‑to‑core OTN switching ## Comprehensive Optical Solutions with Seamless Integration Ribbon’s Apollo optical solutions, together with the Muse Multilayer Automation Platform, deliver high performance with simplified deployment of day‑to‑day operation.   Ribbon recognizes that customers have existing optical investments—and Apollo is designed to work alongside them. Apollo network elements integrate seamlessly with multi‑vendor environments, eliminating the need to wait extended periods for new equipment.    # Ribbon Delivers Secure, Standards‑Based Optical Foundations Designed to Scale ### [![scalable2](https://learn.rbbn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/scalable2.png?width=200&height=125&name=scalable2.png) Scalable Leverage state-of-the-art 5nm-140Gbaud coherent optical transceivers to deliver 1.2T short haul wavelengths.](https://ribboncommunications.com/products/service-provider-products/apollo-optical-networking/5nm-140gbaud-wavelengths) [Break Down Data Center Walls 🌐](https://ribboncommunications.com/products/service-provider-products/apollo-optical-networking/5nm-140gbaud-wavelengths) ### [![ICON\_SECURE](https://learn.rbbn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ICON_SECURE.png?width=125&height=125&name=ICON_SECURE.png) Security Apollo layer 1 optical encryption stops bad actors from intercepting information from optical networking systems via fiber tapping or hacking optical equipment.](https://ribboncommunications.com/products/service-provider-products/apollo-optical-networking/layer-1-optical-encryption) [Protect Your Optical Network 🌐](https://ribboncommunications.com/products/service-provider-products/apollo-optical-networking/layer-1-optical-encryption) ### [![tech\_icon](https://learn.rbbn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/tech_icon.png?width=125&height=125&name=tech_icon.png) Expandable Apollo’s C+L band solution expands fiber capacity from the C-band to the L-band efficiently and affordably, without service interruption.](https://ribboncommunications.com/products/service-provider-products/apollo-optical-networking/apollo-integrated-cl-band) [Expand to L-Band Efficiently 🌐](https://ribboncommunications.com/products/service-provider-products/apollo-optical-networking/apollo-integrated-cl-band) # Lets Talk We’re here to help you make an intelligent and graceful transition to Ribbon's optical networking solutions...without the wait. 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