Calix and Astound Complete Successful 50G-PON Trial, Demonstrating a Path to Rapid Growth Without Network Overhauls

Lamar Horton, SVP of engineering at Astound

“This successful trial gives us confidence that the Calix 50G-PON solution can drive new revenue streams without incremental network or operational complexity. We now have a practical path to quickly act on emerging opportunities, deliver differentiated subscriber experiences, and win across increasingly competitive markets. Our 50G-PON readiness provides a major advantage as we advance our long-term growth strategy.”

Shane Eleniak, Chief product officer at Calix

“Astound’s trial demonstrates how service providers can evolve to 50G-PON without disrupting how they operate today. That is the agility the AI-native Calix One platform delivers. Every new technology wave creates opportunity, whether it is 50G-PON, agentic AI, or the next innovation still to come. However, providers will only realize that opportunity when they can operationalize innovation at scale. The providers that win will be those who embrace a platform with open standards, enabling a simple model that supports continual evolution.”