Nokia and nbn Australia explore ultra-broadband future with successful next-generation fiber trial
11 April 2017 - 6:31AM
Press Release
- Trial demonstrates capability of next-generation fiber
technology to flexibly meet high-capacity ultra-broadband demand,
positions nbn for future network evolution
- New PON technologies can help nbn pave the way for enhanced
consumer and business service offerings
- Nokia's universal next-generation PON solution in combination
with existing GPON technology achieves aggregate 102Gbps (Gigabits
per second) in a lab trial with nbn
11 April, 2017
Sydney, Australia - nbn has successfully tested Nokia's
universal NG-PON fiber solution in Nokia's Melbourne lab
facility. The trial achieved aggregate broadband speeds of 102Gbps
on a single fiber and demonstrated the dynamic provisioning of
bandwidth to support surging data demand from residential and
business customers.
Universal NG-PON converges TWDM-PON (also known as NG-PON2),
XGS-PON and GPON technology on the same fiber, and provides a
simple upgrade path from current fiber technology used in FTTP
deployments.
Easily deployed as an overlay on existing fiber networks,
TWDM-PON and XGS-PON can save the time and additional cost that
typically comes with laying new fiber. TWDM-PON provides four or
more wavelengths on a fiber, each capable of supporting
asymmetrical or symmetrical bit rates of 2.5Gbps or 10Gbps for a
total of 40Gbps. XGS-PON uses one wavelength to provide either
10Gbps symmetrical or asymmetrical bit rates.
nbn was able to trial the different PON technologies using
Nokia's universal next-generation PON solution. This included:
- TWDM-PON with 40Gbps symmetrical
- XGS-PON with 10Gbps symmetrical
- GPON with 2.5Gbps
Collectively, the technologies delivered download and upload
speeds of more than 102Gbps aggregate over a single shared access
fiber.
With the ability to significantly expand the data capacity
delivered, TWDM-PON could allow customers to download a 2-hour,
4K-quality video in seconds. With the use of advanced software, the
technology can also enable the dynamic provision of data capacity
on the network, giving operators like nbn new options to flexibly
meet changing user needs.
nbn continues to innovate and invest in technologies that will
offer its business and residential customers the speed and quality
of service required in the future. The successful test of TWDM-PON
and XGS-PON is the latest in a number of trials nbn has conducted
with Nokia across fiber and copper, including XG-FAST.
Dennis Steiger, Chief Technology Officer of nbn, said:
"Our successful trial of NG-PON2 technology with Nokia is another
example of our ongoing commitment to continually develop the
capabilities and speed of the nbn network. While we continue to
deploy the nbn network at pace with over 2 million end-users now
receiving nbn services and nearly 5 million able to order a
service, we also have a very sharp focus on the future. The NG-PON2
trials we have conducted with Nokia have shown us the huge
potential this very exciting technology has in terms of helping us
deliver on our future bandwidth and capacity requirements."
Ray Owen, head of Oceania at Nokia, said: "nbn is a
valued and long-term customer, and we are committed to bringing our
latest innovations to them and the country of Australia. The trial
of our universal NG-PON solution reflects that commitment, and
demonstrates how we can help evolve nbn's network now and in the
long term to meet the increasing data demand of subscribers across
the country."
Resources:
- Nokia Universal Next Generation PON Solution Page
- Simplifying the fiber network evolution (infographic)
- XGS-PON makes NG-PON simpler article
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