Title :
Are translucent networks always economically attractive?
Author :
Morea, A. ; Poirrier, J.
Author_Institution :
France Telecom Div. R&D, Lannion, France
Abstract :
The economical benefit of translucent networks is investigated using a cost model, in which system cost increases with reach. Savings appear with significant traffic volumes augmentation and with ULH systems price reduction.
Keywords :
costing; economics; optical fibre networks; telecommunication network management; wavelength division multiplexing; cost model; traffic volumes augmentation; translucent networks;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 2005. ECOC 2005. 31st European Conference on
Conference_Location :
IET
Print_ISBN :
0-86341-543-1
