BlueDot Releases Free Quantum Network Software
The new BNG 1.0 platform offers small ISPs advanced subscriber-edge management tools for free.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Quantum Computing
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BlueDot has launched its Quantum IPoE BNG 1.0 Community Edition, providing small internet service providers with free tools for network management. The software handles up to 5,000 subscriber sessions following a free registration.
Why it matters
By embedding essential services like DHCP and AAA directly into the platform, the software removes the need for small ISPs to engineer costly integrations with third-party providers. This lowers the barrier for smaller network operators to access high-performance infrastructure tools.
The system architecture enables forwarding speeds up to 100G and supports up to 100,000 sessions total. It requires x86 server hardware running Ubuntu 24.04 with Linux kernel 6.8 and a TPM 2.0 device for the increased session limit.
The players
BlueDot
BlueDot is a technology firm that develops network infrastructure and management software solutions.
The details
The platform features the QuantumTouch web-based interface and can onboard 5,000 subscribers in just 12.5 seconds, achieving a rate of 400 sessions per second. This release aims to simplify operations by centralizing management tasks that previously required multiple third-party services.
Timeline
BlueDot announced the software release on October 25, 2026.
The Tech Race
This release reflects a broader trend of commoditizing network infrastructure software to compete with proprietary, high-cost legacy systems. It shifts the market by providing enterprise-level capabilities to smaller ISPs previously reliant on expensive, fragmented third-party integrations.
Small ISPs and wireless internet service providers can reduce operational costs by deploying this software on existing commodity hardware. Users benefit from faster network onboarding times of 400 sessions per second and a simplified web-based operations interface.
The takeaway
Smaller internet providers can now leverage high-speed 100G architecture without the overhead of complex third-party billing and authentication systems. Organizations should ensure their hardware meets the Linux kernel 6.8 and TPM 2.0 requirements before beginning the deployment process.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest innovations in networking technology in our Quantum Computing section.
More information
Download the software or view technical requirements on the Quantum IPoE BNG Community Edition download page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Thefastmode.
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