Adtran has integrated 6WIND’s vBNG and vCGNAT into its Mosaic software suite, providing service automation and subscriber insights for ISPs of all sizes
Adtran has announced a strategic partnership with 6WIND to deliver virtual broadband network gateway (vBNG) and virtual carrier-grade NAT (vCGNAT) solutions, empowering service providers with a more scalable, flexible, and cost-effective approach to subscriber authentication, routing, and traffic management. Through the integration of 6WIND’s cloud-native vBNG and vCGNAT into Adtran’s Mosaic software suite, operators can now replace legacy hardware-based systems with agile, software-defined alternatives that scale effortlessly without compromising performance.
This collaboration enhances Adtran’s end-to-end broadband portfolio, allowing providers to streamline service delivery, simplify operations, and significantly reduce both capital and operational expenses.
“Virtualization is transforming network infrastructure and service providers need high-performance, scalable solutions to stay competitive,” said Julien Dahan, CEO of 6WIND. “By integrating our vBNG and vCGNAT with Adtran’s Mosaic software suite, we’re delivering a cloud-native alternative to legacy hardware that lowers costs and boosts efficiency. This collaboration enables providers to deploy virtualized broadband services with carrier-grade performance while streamlining operations. Together, we’re providing a complete solution that enhances network agility while lowering overheads, helping providers deploy and manage broadband services more efficiently than ever.”
By operating as virtual machines (VMs) on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) servers, 6WIND’s vBNG and vCGNAT eliminate the dependency on expensive proprietary hardware. Adtran has seamlessly integrated this virtual solution into its Mosaic software platform and fiber access systems, delivering non-blocking BNG performance at multigigabit speeds. This integration supports automated provisioning, authentication, and subscriber monitoring—without requiring custom integration efforts.
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Built with scalability in mind, the architecture is ideal for everything from compact rural networks to large-scale deployments serving millions of subscribers. The solution supports essential broadband functions, including dynamic routing, RADIUS authentication, and CGNAT, while ensuring low latency, high throughput, and carrier-grade reliability. Unlike traditional fixed-capacity hardware appliances, this software-driven approach allows service providers to scale their networks on demand with minimal upfront investment.
“Today’s service providers require more than standalone solutions – they need a fully integrated network that scales efficiently. By combining 6WIND’s high-performance vBNG and vCGNAT with our software applications and fiber access platforms, we’re giving operators an affordable and highly flexible alternative to traditional BNGs,” commented Robert Conger, GM of software platforms and strategy at Adtran. “This partnership builds on our long-standing collaboration, which has already delivered more than 12,000 6WIND routers as the Ensemble vRouter, with hundreds more deployed each month. Together, we’re simplifying operations and giving providers greater control over their networks. And because we provide integration, deployment support and professional services, we make it even easier for our customers to scale and optimize their networks while delivering high-quality connectivity.”
This joint offering underscores the growing momentum toward virtualized network infrastructure and reinforces Adtran’s and 6WIND’s commitment to helping service providers modernize their broadband networks with flexible, future-ready solutions.