The coherent pluggable optics revolution is not just for hyperscalers. Communications service providers (CSPs) see coherent pluggable optics – at 400G and other data rates – as essential for driving down network costs, fostering innovation, boosting efficiency, and rearchitecting their networks. At 400G, high output power optics (0 dBm) are particularly important for CSPs. Meanwhile, 100G coherent pluggables in QSFP-28 form factors are expected to play a significant role in the “middle mile” or optical edge. And 800G coherent pluggable optics are on the near horizon.