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Telekom Srbija and Mtel Deploy Ciena Optical Technology to Improve Cross-Border Connectivity
HANOVER, Md., January 29, 2026--Telekom Srbija Group, one of the largest and fastest-growing telecommunications operators in Southeast Europe and a digital transformation leader in the Western Balkans, and its subsidiary Mtel are utilizing Ciena’s (NYSE: CIEN) coherent optical solutions to enhance network connectivity between Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. This initiative will support regional growth, future-proof Telekom Srbija’s infrastructure, and position Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina as vit
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