Zhone Technologies Acquires Tellabs Access

Zhone Technologies Acquires Tellabs Access to Strengthen Market Position

PLANO, Texas – October 1, 2026 – Zhone Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Tellabs Access, LLC. The transaction is expected to enhance Zhone's offering in broadband, enterprise networking, and mission-critical network solutions. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

The acquisition brings together two telecommunications technology companies with complementary products, customer bases, and market expertise. Zhone and Tellabs will collectively offer an expanded portfolio of fiber optic access solutions, optical LAN, enterprise networks, and carrier-grade broadband solutions. These are designed to help service providers, enterprises, and public sector clients modernize and secure their communication infrastructures.

Tellabs contributes a recognized optical LAN platform, a significant customer base, and decades of network expertise. This move is expected to bolster Zhone's capability to serve a broader range of applications and accelerate growth opportunities within the public sector, education, healthcare, and enterprise network markets.

Clayton Zekelman, Chairman and CEO of Zhone Technologies, described the acquisition as a significant step in Zhone's growth strategy. "By bringing together deep telecommunications expertise and strong customer relationships, we are creating a stronger platform for product innovation and long-term value creation," Zekelman stated. He added that the company looks forward to welcoming the Tellabs team and continuing to invest in solutions that help customers deploy next-generation communication networks.

The company plans to ensure a smooth transition and continued delivery of network solutions. Zhone highlighted its commitment to long-term investment in communication infrastructure and customer success.