Currently, PON operators are balancing anticipated versus initial service penetration rates and meeting future high-bandwidth demands by typically using splitters with 32 or 64 splits. With low penetration rates, this leads to wasted OLT ports, as a port must be located at each split even if it serves only a single customer.
Furthermore, the high separation media causes a bandwidth shortage when the demand for higher bandwidth increases.
Implementing PON-AODF allows operators to save up to 50% on OLT ports while remotely adapting PON spacing media for growth, enabling the connection of more homes without compromising future bandwidth demand. By installing PON-AODF with OLTs, the passive optical network is enhanced with spacing media capabilities while preserving the passive nature of the PON optical distribution network (ODN).
