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SONET

Last updated May 16, 2025, generated by Sumble

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What is SONET?

SONET (Synchronous Optical Networking) is a standardized digital communication protocol used to transport high-bandwidth data over optical fiber. It is commonly used in telecommunications to carry multiple lower-bandwidth digital signals using time-division multiplexing (TDM). SONET defines a hierarchy of transmission rates and formats, enabling efficient and reliable data transport across long distances.

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What other technologies are related to SONET?

SONET Competitor Technologies

OTN is a competing optical transport technology that provides similar functions as SONET with enhanced features.

mentioned alongside SONET in 17% (473) of relevant job posts

Ethernet, especially Carrier Ethernet, is a competitor to SONET in providing high-bandwidth transport services.

mentioned alongside SONET in 2% (2.6k) of relevant job posts

These are Carrier Ethernet services that compete with SONET for providing network connectivity.

mentioned alongside SONET in 84% (72) of relevant job posts

SONET Complementary Technologies

DWDM increases the capacity of SONET by multiplexing multiple wavelengths onto a single fiber, making it a complementary technology.

mentioned alongside SONET in 21% (2.6k) of relevant job posts

DS3 is a digital signal level that can be transported over SONET. Thus, it is a complementary technology.

mentioned alongside SONET in 42% (806) of relevant job posts

lightwave multiplexing equipment

Generic term for equipment that supports optical multiplexing which is complementary to SONET.

mentioned alongside SONET in 72% (387) of relevant job posts

Which job functions mention SONET?

Job function

Jobs mentioning SONET

Orgs mentioning SONET

Network Engineer

1% (776) job posts

241 organizations

Datacenter Administrator

3% (431) job posts

12 organizations

Network Administrator

0% (194) job posts

65 organizations

Network Operations Engineer

1% (183) job posts

47 organizations

Telecommunications Engineer

4% (133) job posts

25 organizations

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Which organizations are mentioning SONET?

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Information

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Transportation and Warehousing

Scientific and Technical Services

Information

Professional Services

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