Fiber-to-the-home: bringing the services the end-user

G. N. van den Hoven; E. G. C. Pluk

doi:10.1117/12.693352

6 July 2006 Fiber-to-the-home: bringing the services the end-user

G. N. van den Hoven, E. G. C. Pluk

Proceedings Volume 6350, Workshop on Optical Components for Broadband Communication; 63500B (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.693352
Event: Workshop on Optical Components for Broadband Communication, 2006, Stockholm, Sweden

Abstract

The ever increasing bandwidth demand will put large pressure on classical broadband communication networks. Optical fiber, with its high bandwidth, offers a solution to this emerging problem. Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) can provide end-users with virtually unlimited bandwidth, creating the opportunity to receive any service they like. FTTH networks consist of a passive network, active equipment and a top-layer which brings the services to the end-user. Companies and organisations who are deploying FTTH networks are not the traditional telecom and cable operators, but utility companies, housing corporations and local communities. The FTTH network deployed in Nuenen is a good example showing the strength of FTTH. In the future, bandwidth demand will increase even more. Intelligent solutions, such as flexible bandwidth, can have large added value for future FTTH networks.

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G. N. van den Hoven and E. G. C. Pluk "Fiber-to-the-home: bringing the services the end-user", Proc. SPIE 6350, Workshop on Optical Components for Broadband Communication, 63500B (6 July 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.693352

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