Quantum Teleportation Breakthrough Paves Way for Unhackable Internet
A major step toward a quantum internet has been taken by Deutsche Telekom and Qunnect. Researchers successfully demonstrated quantum teleportation over a standard commercial fibre-optic network in Berlin. The experiment marks a key advance in secure communication and quantum computing connections.
Separately, tech giants Cisco and IBM have announced a partnership to develop large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers. Their collaboration aims to merge IBM's quantum expertise with Cisco's networking skills, targeting a first demonstration within five years.
The Berlin experiment used Deutsche Telekom's existing fibre-optic infrastructure, proving it 'quantum ready', according to board member Abdu Mudesir. Over a 30-kilometre loop, the team teleported quantum bits (qubits) with an average accuracy of 90%. Qunnect's Carina platform helped stabilise the process, compensating for environmental disruptions that often interfere with delicate quantum states.
Quantum teleportation does not move particles physically. Instead, it transfers the exact state of one quantum particle to another at a distance, creating a secure, tamper-proof link. This capability is seen as essential for a future quantum internet, enabling unhackable communication, linked quantum computers, and ultra-precise sensors.
Deutsche Telekom and Qunnect now plan to expand testing. Future trials will involve multiple network nodes, longer distances, and preparations for real-world use in cities. The goal is to lay the groundwork for a functional quantum internet by the 2030s.
Meanwhile, Cisco and IBM's joint project focuses on building robust quantum computing networks. While no city-specific pilots have been announced, their work complements efforts like Deutsche Telekom's, reinforcing Europe's push for technological independence in quantum infrastructure.
The Berlin teleportation test provides a technical foundation for secure quantum networks. Deutsche Telekom's existing fibre infrastructure could accelerate deployment, while partnerships like Cisco and IBM's aim to scale up quantum computing power. Together, these developments move closer to a quantum internet capable of transforming communication and computing by the next decade.
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