Nokia has introduced two new 25G PON (gigabit passive optical network) fiber modems to provide high-speed residential connectivity to the mass market.
These indoor modems offer speeds up to 20 times faster than current gigabit solutions. The 25G PON technology can be implemented on existing fiber networks used for GPON and 10G PON services, enabling operators to easily and affordably enhance network speeds and maximize their Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) investments.
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The demand for multi-gigabit services is increasing, extending from businesses to homes where users require fast connections for cloud applications, gaming, remote work, and Wi-Fi 7. With 25G PON, operators can offer multi-gig and 10G+ services to a wider audience while ensuring consistent speeds for all subscribers.
This technology, already utilized by 17 operators such as Google Fiber, Frontier, and Hong Kong Broadband, provides a simple and cost-effective solution to meet the growing need for faster broadband speeds. These new 25G PON fiber modems complement Nokia's expanding 25G PON product range, which includes various fiber access platforms and equipment designed for different applications.
According to Jaimie Lenderman, a principal analyst at Omdia, operators need to invest in advanced broadband networks like 25G PON to meet the evolving connectivity requirements of users efficiently and affordably. Nokia is committed to developing next-generation PON technologies, including 10/25/50/100G PON, to offer operators the best solutions to meet their business objectives.
“25G PON is a proven technology that can be easily activated on our existing 10G XGS-PON solutions. We have close to two million 25G-capable ports in the field already. These new 25G PON fiber modems provide a simple, efficient way to boost capacity and stay ahead of growing demands,” said Geert Heyninck, General Manager of Broadband Networks at Nokia.
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