Turkcell and Huawei Implement SRv6 on a Live Network, Accelerating Net5.5G Deployment

Turkcell and Huawei have implemented end-to-end Segment Routing IPv6 (SRv6) between Avrupa Datacenter and Ankara Datacenter, two of Turkcell’s four major data centers.

The partners successfully transported test traffic between the two locations, achieving SRv6 service implementation on a live network. The solution uses the latest Net5.5G technologies to drive qualified network management, ensure efficient network operations, fulfill SLA commitments, and boost competitiveness by providing the best user experience.   

Turkcell, a world-leading comprehensive telecom carrier, provides high-quality fixed and mobile communication services for more than 43 million subscribers in Türkiye. The operator's network traffic has increased significantly year-on-year and will continue to do so with the emergence of 5G, 4K/8K Video, cloud computing, and digital services. In turn, the evolution of innovative technologies must rapidly advance to cope with the challenges that arise from emerging technologies.
 
What is SRv6?

SRv6 is an SR technology based on the IPv6 forwarding plane. Combining the source routing advantages of SR coupled with the simplicity and extensibility of IPv6, SRv6 offers a number of unique advantages. These can be summarized as native IP, intelligence, and ultra-simplification.

"Turkcell focuses on innovative technologies for Net5.5G network. SRv6 will take Turkcell's network connection to a new level. SRv6 provides a consistent experience for key applications and provides flexible programmability beyond traditional technologies. This will further enable the automation of IP networks.”

Prof. Dr. Vehbi Çağrı Güngör, Chief Network Technologies Officer, Turkcell 

“Ultra-broadband application bring more opportunities to operators and new challenges to traditional networks. SRv6 is a key technology of the Net5.5G converged IP network. Its innovation and deployment will help carriers build bearer networks with better experience, improve service competitiveness, and support carriers' business success.” 

Zuo Meng, President of Huawei Data Communication Product Line Router Domain, Huawei Technologies 

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