Ethernet passive optical networks (EPON) are an emerging access network technology that provides a low-cost method of deploying optical access lines between a carrier’s central office (CO) and a customer site. EPONs build on the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) standard G.983 for asynchronous transfer mode PONs (APON) and seek to bring to life the dream of a full-services access network (FSAN) that delivers converged data, video, and voice over a single optical access system.
The communications industry is on the cusp of a revolution that will transform the landscape. This revolution is characterized by three fundamental drivers. First, deregulation has opened the local loop to competition, launching a whole new class of carriers that are spending billions to build out their networks and develop innovative new services. Second, the rapid decline in the cost of fiber optics and Ethernet equipment is beginning to make them an attractive option in the access network. Third, the Internet has spawned genuine demand for broadband services, leading to unprecedented growth in Internet protocol (IP) data traffic and putting pressure on carriers to upgrade their networks.
Did you find this white paper useful?
23 out of 50 users found this white paper useful
Related white papers
Inter-site Ethernet: A guide to choosing your Ethernet service provider
The market for Ethernet is continuing to grow, as UK organisations appreciate the cost savings, performance and efficiency gains to be made from deploying services based on this transport technology.Learn...
Laying the foundations for evolving eGovernment: Why next generation Ethernet technology holds the key
The UK Government has committed to transform the public sector by making truly e-enabled delivery of public services a reality.This whitepaper demonstrates with real-life examples of successful projects how next generation...
Case Study: Purdue University
Purdue University is considered one of the leading engineering colleges in the United States. The next step for Purdue in their network evolution was to employ a technology that could...
TIA-942 Data Center Networking Applications: 10 Gigabit Ethernet Over Twisted-Pair Copper
In parallel and subsequent to the development of TIA-942, the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet working group published two twisted-pair copper standards, 1000 Mb/s Ethernet designated 1000BASE-T and 10 Gb/s Ethernet (10...
The Kentucky Department of Education Is Leveraging Information Technology to Take Educational Opportunities to New Heights With a Flexible, Robust and Secure Nortel Solution
Through the Kentucky Department of Education, the Office of Education Technology laid out its "2007-2012 Education Technology Master Plan" with the objectives of providing equal access to technology for all...
Software Development Company Uses Latest IP Technology to Support Its Rapid Expansion
Telcotec's workforce had doubled in two years, from 20 staff to 40. Due to this rapid company expansion, the fast-growing telecoms software and services provider decided to move to considerably...
Enabled a Protocol Stack Vendor to Bring Out a New Patented WLAN Feature
The client is an innovator in the field of IP and Ethernet communication systems. The client wanted to add the wireless capability to their switching/routing protocol stack. There was no...
