Zyxel Highlights Increased Presence and Commitment at Fiber Connect 2025

On June 1st, Zyxel Communications will join one of the fiber optic industry’s premier events—Fiber Connect—in Nashville, TN. The annual gathering attracts over 5,000 professionals from across the broadband ecosystem, including network operators, 5G carriers, infrastructure providers, and investors.

The event features a dynamic lineup of keynote presentations, panel discussions, and breakout sessions that cover critical topics such as fiber deployment, digital equity, workforce development, and the latest advancements in fiber technology.

Among the key highlights this year, Zyxel Communications President Karsten Gewecke will take the stage for a keynote address, offering his insights on shaping the future of networking.

"This year marks our largest presence to date at Fiber Connect, and it reflects our deep commitment to equipping broadband service providers with smarter, more reliable solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market,” said Karsten Gewecke, President at Zyxel Communications. “As the broadband landscape continues to evolve at an accelerated pace, our growth is fueled by innovation, strategic partnerships, and a shared vision for the future as we build together with our customers.”

Steve Oberle, Vice President of Sales at Zyxel Communications, remarked, "We’re excited to be part of Fiber Connect and connect with industry leaders who are driving innovation in broadband.” He continued, "It’s a great opportunity to showcase our latest solutions and explore new ways to support service providers in delivering high-performance fiber networks.”

Top-notch Zyxel products including:

1. ONT & OLT fiber
   Zyxel’s next-generation 50G access-ready OLT, white-box OLT, multi-gig switches and unbundled ONTs, which are designed to future-proof networks against evolving industry standards, and are versatile in any environment. 
2. 5G FWA solutions
   Providing customers with the ultra-fast, low-latency connections they require.
3. Wi-Fi 7
   A comprehensive range of products featuring either OpenSync or prplOS (OPAL 3.0), designed to handle up to 10G speeds.
4. prpl-based OPAL 3.0
   Zyxel’s OPAL platform offers seamless integration, containerized solutions and scalability which enables ISPs to deliver customized services faster and more efficiently, with better security and flexibility.

Expo Theater Presentation by our President, Karsten Gewecke
Join Karsten Gewecke, President of Zyxel Communications, on June 2nd at 4:20 PM at the Expo Theater to gain insight on how Zyxel is leveraging prpl, an open-source framework, to drive innovation in the new era of cloud-based subscriber networks.

Complimentary Coffee and Zyxel Giveaways
Stop by throughout the show to enjoy complimentary, made-to-order coffee, connect with our team, and pick up exclusive Zyxel giveaways.

Brew, Bites & Broadband: A Zyxel Social Hour
Right after Karsten’s keynote, join us for Zyxel’s inaugural social hour at 4:45 PM on June 2 at Booth 1042. Enjoy delicious snacks and refreshing beverages while networking with industry leaders and exchanging ideas on the future of broadband innovation.