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Ciena Invests in US Manufacturing with Flex

Goal is to support BEAD-funded projects, strengthen domestic supply chain and add high-tech jobs.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Ciena, a US-based networking systems, services and software company, is adding domestic manufacturing through an expanded agreement with global diversified manufacturer Flex. Ciena is expected to begin production of the industry’s first pluggable optical line terminals (OLTs) as well as its optical network units (ONU) at a Flex factory in the U.S. in mid-2024. Advancing its commitment to roll out high-speed broadband to unserved and underserved communities, Ciena’s investments will support...

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