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Managed optical fiber networks

At a time when organizations are demanding ever-greater speed, security and agility from their networks, managed optical fiber networks (MOFN) are redefining private connectivity. MOFN delivers a dedicated, high-performance optical network built and operated by a trusted third-party provider, so enterprises, cloud service providers and hyperscalers can expand rapidly without the operational burden. With Adtran’s decades of innovation in optical networking, MOFN users benefit from seamless, secure and transparent data transport, all managed end-to-end by experts.


Managed optical fiber networks give organizations a simple and scalable way to expand connectivity, remove operational burden and strengthen security without needing in‑house optical expertise. With flexible consumption models, including customer-owned, co‑investment and network‑as‑a‑service (NaaS), MOFN lets businesses choose the right balance of control, cost and responsibility to match their strategy. Building on these advantages, Adtran enhances MOFN deployments with robust open optical infrastructure and advanced capabilities such as quantum‑safe encryption, in‑service fiber monitoring and real‑time intrusion detection.


Explore our solution brief to find out why MOFN delivers significant benefits for both service providers and enterprises. Discover how Adtran’s open optical transport technology empowers efficient, secure and scalable MOFN deployments. See how our expertise in secure, high-performance networking can help you stay ahead in an AI- and data-driven world, empowering your organization to innovate, adapt and thrive.