Next-generation Wireline and Wireless Access Technologies Converge Seamlessly
The live demonstration in Alcatel-Lucent's
"Introducing our 10G GPON technology, we want to show that Alcatel-Lucent continues to be a pioneer in broadband, uniquely positioned to be the partner of choice along our customers' transformation process," says Philippe Keryer, President of Alcatel-Lucent's carrier activities. "At the same time, we want to put a particular focus on 10G GPON's co-existence with its 2.5G predecessor. After all, approximately 60%-70% of a PON investment relates to the service provider's outside plant - so it is extremely important that the evolution to 10G GPON does not jeopardize today's investments. Deploying GPON today clearly continues to be a safe bet, a smooth migration path having been secured."
"Proving that 10G GPON is a viable upgrade path from today's 2.5G
deployments - and demonstrating its ability to function in mixed GPON
environments - eliminates two key long-term concerns for operators," confirms
Alcatel-Lucent is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technologies long before they are standardized. Even though the 10G GPON standards are still being ratified, Alcatel-Lucent shows it is ready - when needed - to meet the request for higher capacities in its customers' access networks.
Alcatel-Lucent is engaged in over 95 FTTH projects around the world, over 80 of which are with GPON (as-of Q2, 2009). In Gartner's latest FTTH Magic Quadrant assessment[1], Alcatel-Lucent was positioned in the leaders quadrant for the fiber-to-the-home space.
[1] Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Fiber-to-the-Home Equipment (
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