This paper explores 25 gigabit symmetric PON (25GS-PON) as the broad-scale intercept for PON in cable. 25GS-PON meets key requirements of a successful cable solution: It can coexist in a brownfield multi-technology access network; reuse existing distributed access architecture (DAA) backhaul infrastructure; anticipate demand; check competitive threats; exhibit low-cost, low-power optical network unit (ONU) cost structures; and facilitate a smooth network transition.
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Over the course of the last 20-plus years, the cost to deploy fiber to the home (FTTH) has come down dramatically (from ~$4,000/HH in 2001 to ~$700/HH in densely populated areas in 2023). Simultaneously, the worldwide service provider PON market has
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The expected commercial introduction of next-gen PON rates in 2025 is poised to disrupt the broadband connectivity market. Ciena’s Jody Guthrie explains why 25GS-PON will have the early advantage in the move to higher speeds, and the critical
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