Qunnect Showcases Quantum Networking Milestones and New Mexico Testbed Expansion

According to a recent LinkedIn post from Qunnect, the company and Cisco have conducted an entanglement swapping experiment on commercial fiber in New York City that is described as nearly 10,000 times beyond previous benchmarks on similar platforms. The experiment reportedly used Qunnect’s GothamQ live quantum network, operating over 17.6 kilometers of commercial fiber routed through QTD Systems’ data center at 60 Hudson Street.

The post highlights GothamQ as a proof point for deploying quantum networking technology on existing telecommunications infrastructure rather than in purely lab environments. For investors, this suggests Qunnect may be positioning its technology as field-ready and scalable, potentially making it more attractive for integration into carrier and data-center networks.

The LinkedIn post also outlines ABQ-Net, a similar open-access quantum network in New Mexico that is described as operational and designed to connect Sandia National Laboratories, universities, and private industry. The initiative is portrayed as supported by the New Mexico Economic Development Department and funding from Roadrunner Venture Studios, indicating a blend of public and private backing for the regional quantum ecosystem.

By emphasizing ABQ-Net as “poised to grow,” the post suggests potential for an expanding testbed that could attract research programs, commercial pilots, and additional funding. If successful, such networks could enhance Qunnect’s role in the emerging quantum internet value chain, create collaborative revenue opportunities, and strengthen its competitive position relative to other quantum networking providers.

The focus on unpredictable breakthroughs underscores an R&D-driven strategy, where open-access infrastructure may accelerate innovation and validation of new use cases. For investors, this experimentation-centric approach may increase long-term upside in a nascent market, while also implying continued dependence on external funding, partnerships, and government support to scale these networks beyond regional deployments.