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Morristown Utilities FiberNET Poised to Elevate Connectivity with Nokia 25G PON and ETI Software

Morristown Utilities FiberNET Poised to Elevate Connectivity with Nokia 25G PON and ETI Software
Powered by ETI Software for seamless provisioning, FiberNET continues to provide next gen service to its customers

ATLANTA, GA  – SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 –  Morristown Utilities today announced that its broadband network, FiberNET, has selected Nokia’s Altiplano 25G Passive Optical Network (PON) technology to deliver unprecedented symmetrical multi-gigabit speeds and enhance the digital experience for residents and businesses across East Tennessee. ETI Software Solutions, a leader in operational efficiency for telecommunications providers, will provide the critical provisioning platform to ensure seamless service activation and management of these advanced capabilities.

Nokia’s 25G PON technology offers a robust, scalable, and cost-efficient upgrade path from existing fiber networks, designed to deliver true 10 Gigabit-plus services and easily evolve to 50G PON and beyond. This next-generation solution will enable Morristown Utilities to support demanding applications like immersive gaming, advanced telehealth, remote work, and smart community initiatives.

“Morristown is pleased to continue its longstanding relationship with ETI in launching the Nokia Altiplano interface,” said George Benjamin, Telecom Operations Manager for Morristown Utilities FiberNET. “We have come to appreciate and expect a high level of expertise behind ETI’s product applications, including ease of use and adaptability by our employees. This provides for an efficient platform transition and minimal interruption to day-to-day operations as we embrace changes in technology,” he said.

“ETI’s provisioning expertise will be pivotal in automating service activation for Morristown Utilities’ 25G PON network,” said Jeff Fraleigh, President, ETI Software. “This includes providing the crucial middleware to seamlessly connect Nokia’s advanced network elements with existing operational systems, creating a unified view that streamlines workflows from order entry to device management, ultimately translating 25G PON’s benefits into a superior customer experience.”

By combining Nokia’s high-capacity PON technology with ETI Software’s intelligent provisioning, Morristown Utilities is setting a new standard for connectivity in the region, ensuring its network supports current and future demands with unparalleled speed, reliability, and service.

About Morristown Utilities and FiberNET:

Morristown Utilities is a public power utility providing power, sewer and water to Morristown, Tennessee since 1901. In 2006 FiberNET, a Division of MU, began offering services over its fiber network. This state-of-the-art network offers advanced telecommunication services to over 7.000 residents and businesses with a strong emphasis on local hometown quality of service. For more information, visit www.musfiber.com

About ETI Software

For over 30 years, ETI Software has developed industry-leading software solutions for the telecommunications and utilities industries. Today we help telecom and broadband providers solve operational challenges with provisioning and service activation, application integration and device telemetry and management. For more information, visit https://etisoftware.com.