Title :
Value of reach-and-split ratio increase in FTTH access networks
Author :
Vaughn, Mark D. ; Kozischek, David ; Meis, David ; Boskovic, Aleksandra ; Wagner, Richard E.
Author_Institution :
Corning Inc., USA
Abstract :
Comprehensive cost modeling of fiber-to-the-home passive optical network solutions, which includes outside plant, head end, and premises equipment and labor, reveals the potential of 4%-5% savings per subscriber ($100-$140) for networks with enhanced reach-and-split ratio compared with equipment available today.
Keywords :
cost reduction; optical fibre subscriber loops; telecommunication network management; telecommunication services; FTTH access networks; cost modeling; fiber-to-the-home passive optical network; head end; outside plant; reach-and-split ratio; Costs; Intelligent networks; Internet; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber subscriber loops; Passive optical networks; Power cables; 65; Architecture; networks; optical fiber communications;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JLT.2004.836741
