Fiber optic providers often face challenges in bringing fiber to every apartment in residential buildings. The age of the building may mean a lack of space or built-in conduits, or legal issues may limit deployment. G.fast technologies can help by allowing operators to terminate the fiber at a central location within the building and then bridge it to any existing TV, data, or phone cables for the final leg.
Nokia's Gigabit Connect solution leverages the capabilities of G.fast, hiding its complexity and allowing the last-mile connection to be managed as a fiber endpoint under a single management interface. This is especially important for operators focused on fiber-only deployments and lacking experience with copper twisted-pair technologies. Gigabit Connect can be deployed without impacting the management of existing networks or FTTH (fiber to the home) services.
The Gigabit Connect solution also offers the end user the same speed and low latency as full FTTH.
Sandy Motley, President of Fixed Networks at Nokia, states: “We estimate that 20% of MDUs pose a challenge for new fiber installations. Using G.fast over existing cabling in a building goes a long way toward solving this problem, but it can be challenging for operators to gain experience with new technologies. With Gigabit Connect, we hide the complexity, enabling plug-and-play fiber deployment and seamless management, just like any standard fiber line. Furthermore, consumers will experience the same speed and low-latency performance as standard fiber.”.
