Title :
Passive optical multi-access networks for telecommunications
Author :
Beaumont, A.R. ; Cade, I.R. ; Jenkins, P.D. ; Payne, D.B.
Author_Institution :
Local Networks Div., British Telecom Res. Labs., Ipswich, UK
Abstract :
Passive optical networks (PONs) are the most effective way of delivering narrowband services to customers via fibre. PONs also provide an evolutionary path to the delivery of future broadband services. The paper outlines the present stage of development of PONs for use in British Telecom´s access network and describes PON architectures for delivering services to both business and residential customers. The upgrade options for providing future broadband services are discussed, and the technology trial at Bishop´s Stortford is described
Keywords :
broadband networks; multi-access systems; optical links; telecommunication services; BT; Bishop´s Stortford; British Telecom; PON; broadband services; business customers; multi-access network; narrowband services; network architectures; passive optical networks; residential customers;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Multiple Access Networks, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
London
