Fiber optic installation projects will continue to increase considerably to meet the global demand for broadband deployments, and therefore the need for certification tools that are very easy to use and guarantee efficient service, without activation delays or additional costs, will also grow.
The VIAVI Optimeter combines the functionality of a broadband or GPON/XG(S)-PON power meter with fiber certification and connector inspection features in an "all-in-one" solution for certification, troubleshooting, and location tasks in FTTx deployments, regardless of the technicians' experience.
This innovative tool has been designed with the mission of reducing subsequent trips and incidents (problem tickets) by providing clear fault information that avoids unnecessary steps and thus ensures the success of the installation.
“The pressure to meet the demand for new PON/FTTH services often leads to minimal or no testing. As a result, technicians are unable to complete installation or activation on the first visit 20 to 50 percent of the time, consequently lowering both customer satisfaction and revenue,” says Kevin Oliver, Vice President and General Manager of Converged Instruments & Virtual Test at VIAVI.
“As service activation failure rates and maintenance costs continue to rise, the VIAVI Optimeter solution is becoming an essential tool to help inexperienced technicians complete last-mile fiber installations on their first visit, with all the benefits that entails,” Oliver concludes.

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