Testbeds & Infrastructure

Metroplex Quantum Network (MQN)

Texas’ first proposed metropolitan quantum networking infrastructure.

Initial nodes include:

  • University of Texas at Arlington

  • University of Texas at Dallas

  • Southern Methodist University

  • UT System data center

Advanced Fiber Infrastructure

Unlike other quantum networks using single mode fiber: Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Florida

Texas will deploy next-gen advanced low-loss and multi-core fibers.

Advantages:

  • ultra-low latency

  • lower signal loss

  • faster transmission

  • quantum-classical interoperability

  • future scalability

Future Infrastructure Layers

  • Phase 1:
    Entanglement distribution + Quantum repeaters

  • Phase 2:
    Quantum memories + QKD

  • Phase 3:
    Quantum compute interconnection

  • Phase 4:
    Statewide expansion