Zhone Technologies, Inc. acquires Tellabs Access, LLC
- Acquirer
- Zhone Technologies, Inc.
- Target
- Tellabs Access, LLC
- Deal Value
- Undisclosed
- Market
- United States
- Region
- North America
- Status
- Completed
- Announced
- October 1, 2026
What happened
Zhone announced it has completed the acquisition of Tellabs Access, LLC, a provider of Optical LAN and broadband access networking solutions serving enterprise, government and telecom customers across North America. The transaction combines complementary fiber access and Optical LAN product lines and installed bases.
Why it matters
The deal consolidates optical LAN and access portfolio capabilities under a single supplier, strengthening Zhone’s addressable market in carrier and enterprise fiber access in North America and simplifying procurement for service providers and public-sector customers.
Source: Zhone Technologies press release
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