MEO and Altice Labs demonstrated quantum key distribution on commercial fiber optics.
What happened
The demonstration took place at the Portugal Digital Summit 2026, showcasing a new solution developed by Altice Labs and the Instituto de Telecomunicações.
Details and quotes
Cláudio Rodrigues, Head of Optical Devices and Components at Altice Labs, explained to TEK Notícias that the demonstration involved a video call encrypted and transmitted via a 50G-PON connection, combined with QKD, without needing a dedicated fiber optic infrastructure. Rodrigues highlighted that the solution allows for data encryption using quantum keys, adding an extra security layer to existing protections.
The solution supports GPON, XGS-PON, and 50G-PON signals, enabling their coexistence in MEO's fiber optic network. The technology has been in development for about one and a half years, with the 50G-PON development ongoing for two years.
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