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T8 is an intellectual and industrial leader in Russia in the fields of fiber optics, electronics, and photonics. We bring together experts to build a high-tech company of global caliber

500+

Specialists in Our Team

20 Years

in Communication Technologies

№1

by volume of the Russian DWDM market in 2023

Company Activity

01
Development and production of complete-cycle DWDM equipment, providing high-performance solutions for modern optical networks
02
Scientific Research: Conducting research in our own optical laboratory equipped with unique metrological instruments
03
Scientific School & Technical Center: A dedicated research center fostering innovation, and corporate training at the Т8 Academy
04
Design and assembly of optoelectronic system components
05
5,000 m² of production and office space
06
A state-of-the-art SMT line and clean room for equipment prototyping

Building and Developing a World-Class Russian Company

Our engineering and scientific team is united by a shared passion for communication technologies. We are creating modern optical infrastructure using Russian DWDM equipment, bridging distances between cities and continents. We strive to make life more comfortable and secure for users in the digital world

Our Mission and Values

To ensure Russia's technological independence and competitiveness in the field of fiber optic communication by promoting and advancing new technologies, science, and education

Professionalism

We are driven by challenging tasks and projects that allow us to unlock our potential and push technical boundaries

Scientific and Technical Progress

We believe that only through continuous development and skill improvement can we drive technological progress in the industry

Speed and Adaptability

Constant change is a fundamental part of modern reality. For us, it represents an opportunity for growth, research, and the implementation of new technologies

Honesty in Work

We value sincerity in communication with colleagues, customers, and partners. We provide accurate information and take responsibility for the outcomes of our projects

About T8

2024

We have organized high-speed transit channels with a total line length of 16,700 km for a backbone telecom operator
We took 1st place in the "Innovative Solutions in Telecommunications" category of the "Import Independence in Telecommunications" competition

2023

More than 100,000 km of DWDM networks, from the Kaliningrad region to the Kamchatka Krai, operate on our equipment

2021

The mobile DWDM equipment Volga enabled live video broadcasting of the European Football Championship matches from St. Petersburg
We became participants in the first End-to-End DWDM project aimed at developing products for the radio-electronic industry based on domestic electronic components
We opened the first specialized department High-Speed Backbone DWDM Transport Systems at the Bonch-Bruevich Saint Petersburg State University of Telecommunications (SPbSUT)

2019

We set a world record for transmitting a 200 Gbps signal over 520 km in a single span without regeneration
We took 1st place in the group of most innovative companies and ranked in the TOP-5 overall among medium-sized companies in the "TechSuccess" rating

2018

We developed a high-speed 400G module that operates on a single carrier wavelength
The DWDM platform Volga received CE (Conformité Européenne) certification for access to the European Union market
We developed our own components for the platform: a 40 Gbps modulator, and MUX/DEMUX AAWG

2017

The Volga equipment ensured the live broadcast of FIFA Confederations Cup matches from St. Petersburg
We ranked 5th in the group of small innovative companies in the "TechSuccess" rating

2016

We entered the "TechSuccess" rating and became a participant in the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation's project "National Champions"

2015

We set a record for 100G signal transmission without regeneration in an amplifier cascade in a real-world line: Moscow–Novosibirsk: Moscow > Samara > Novosibirsk: 4250 km with an OSNR margin of 7 dB and Moscow > Yekaterinburg > Novosibirsk: 3400 km with an OSNR margin of 8.5 dB

2014

We set a distance transmission record for single-span DWDM communication lines for 10×100 Gbit/s using remote pumping ROPA
The Volga 100G DWDM equipment facilitated the live broadcast of the Sochi Winter Olympics
We are laureates of the Laser Association's awards in three categories within the field of photonics

2013

We organized communication channels for the G20 summit held in St. Petersburg.
We transmitted a signal at 1 Tbps (10 channels of 100 Gbps each) over 500 km in a single-span line
As a result of the national ranking of Russian companies "TechSuccess," we entered the TOP-30 and the TOP-10 fastest-growing companies
We are laureates of the CNEWS AWARDS in the "Russian Technologies" category for the development of the 100 Gbps DWDM platform "Volga"

2012

We developed the first 100 Gbps transponder in Russia, Volga for transmitting a 100 Gbps signal over 2000 km in an 80-channel DWDM system
The international agency Wintergreen Research included us in the list of WDM equipment manufacturers, being the only company from the CIS countries
We set a world record for transmitting a 100 Gbps signal over 4000 km of fiber without dispersion compensation in an 80-channel DWDM system

2011

We set the first world record for transmitting a 40 Gbps signal over 2000 km. This record was dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT)

2008

In 2008, T8 was founded with the goal of creating its own Russian DWDM equipment for backbone communication lines, matching the best global manufacturers. From that moment on, the company began its active development and growth

1999

The company's history began in 1999 with a group of young physicists who were passionate about fiber optic welding, the installation of optical fiber communication lines, and the setup of data transmission equipment