Verizon’s Glenn Wellbrock talks 100G, 200G

Aug. 28, 2013
Sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent, Optelian, EXFO, and JDSU

Lightwave Editorial Director Stephen Hardy interviews Verizon Director of Optical Transport Networks Glenn Wellbrock on the carrier’s experiences with 100G. Topics range from how well the coherent technology has met expectations, how test requirements have changed, and metro plans. He also discusses the carrier’s recent 200G tests.

About the Author

Stephen Hardy | Editorial Director and Associate Publisher

Stephen Hardy has covered fiber optics for more than 15 years, and communications and technology for more than 30 years. He is responsible for establishing and executing Lightwave's editorial strategy across its digital magazine, website, newsletters, research and other information products. He has won multiple awards for his writing.

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