Heartland ISP Leverages OcNOS to Support Scalable, Cost-Effective Broadband Infrastructure Across 11 States
Santa Clara, CA – October 9, 2025 – IP Infusion, a global leader in open networking software solutions, today announced that Nextlink Internet, a fast-growing Internet Service Provider serving the rural heartland of America, has deployed IP Infusion's OcNOS Service Provider and Data Center software running on Edgecore hardware in production across key areas of its middle mile and data center infrastructure.
Headquartered in Texas and operating across 11 states, Nextlink delivers high-speed fixed wireless and fiber-optic internet services to nearly 100,000 customers. The company plays a vital role in bringing connectivity to underserved communities across the Midwest, Great Plains, and beyond. As part of its ongoing commitment to scalable, cost-effective broadband expansion, Nextlink has deployed OcNOS to enhance transport aggregation, site router switching, and core data center operations.
OcNOS enables advanced traffic engineering capabilities, including Segment Routing (SR), MPLS, and ISIS, and integrates with Edgecore's open hardware platforms supporting 100G and 400G interfaces. Seamless integration with Nextlink's NETCONF/YANG-based network automation tools further enhances operational efficiency and deployment flexibility.
"IP Infusion's OcNOS software, paired with Edgecore hardware, is now part of our production environment supporting middle-mile and data center transport," said Cameron Kilton, Chief Technology Officer at Nextlink Internet. "In these targeted use cases, the platform's flexibility, support for open standards, and cost structure align well with our goals to expand broadband access throughout the Heartland while maintaining operational agility and performance."
"Nextlink Internet's rapid growth and commitment to delivering unlimited, high-quality internet align perfectly with our mission to provide scalable, open networking solutions," said Kiyo Oishi, CEO for IP Infusion. OcNOS empowers Nextlink to optimize its network performance while significantly reducing costs, and we're thrilled to support its expansion across 11 states."
The deployment is part of Nextlink's broader network strategy to combine traditional and disaggregated architectures in ways that best serve rural communities with high-quality, unlimited internet.
关于 IP Infusion
IP Infusion develops open network software solutions for carriers, service providers, and data centers. With hundreds of customers and thousands of deployments, IP Infusion leads the market in Network Operating Systems. Its flagship platform, OcNOS®, empowers network operators to disaggregate their networks, streamline operations, and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO). Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., IP Infusion is a wholly owned subsidiary of ACCESS CO., LTD. For more information, visit www.ipinfusion.com/.
About Nextlink Internet
Nextlink Internet is a leading ISP serving nearly 100,000 customers across 11 states in the rural Heartland. Headquartered in Texas, the company provides high-speed fixed wireless and fiber-optic internet and voice services to residential, commercial, education, and public sector markets. With a mission to close the digital divide, Nextlink is committed to delivering affordable, reliable, and truly unlimited internet to underserved communities. For more information, visit www.nextlinkinternet.com.
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IP Infusion 是开放网络软件的领先供应商，提供面向服务提供商、数据中心和 AI Fabric 网络的电信级网络操作系统 OcNOS。凭借 26+ 年的网络技术积累和全球 600+ 家运营商的部署，IP Infusion 在 Edgecore Networks、UfiSpace 和 Celestica 等合作伙伴经过验证的开放硬件上，实现开放、多厂商、高性价比且灵活的网络基础设施。IP Infusion 是 ACCESS CO., LTD.（东京证券交易所：4813）的全资子公司。
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