Proximus NEURON Project to Modernize 700 Optical Network Nodes, Deliver 25 Tbps Fiber Capacity Across Belgium

Proximus has launched its nationwide NEURON optical network modernization project, a strategic four-year initiative that will replace approximately 700 DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) network nodes across Belgium. The Belgian telecom operator selected Ekinops to deploy a next-generation optical transport network capable of supporting rising demand from cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), streaming services, and future digital applications. The project forms a key part of