Nokia has extended its G.fast micro-node portfolio with
solutions that provide higher densities and longer looplengths from cabinets
and distribution points for telecommunications operators, reports ITRealms.
Nokia, in a press statement made available to ITRealms said the
company is bringing programmability and automation to the copper access network
to accelerate G.fast deployments by 50 per cent
This, Nokia said, would help operators accelerate
ultra-broadband deployments and deliver faster data speeds to end-customers
using existing copper networks. The G.fast micro-nodes provide a simple,
flexible plug-and-play solution that can scale in line with demand, allow for
both distribution point and cabinet deployment models and cut roll-out times in
half.
President, Nokia's Fixed Networks business group, Federico
Guillen, noted that service providers, are increasingly turning to technologies
like G.fast, which uses existing copper networks to deliver fiber-like speeds
to customer over short distances, to meet growing demand for gigabit
services.
He also told ITRealms
that to achieve these speeds, G.fast technology typically requires the
deployment of micro-nodes to be installed close to end-users. This can be
challenging for operators to deploy, configure and manage at scale.
"Nokia's G.fast micro-nodes enable operators to further
extend the benefits of G.fast without the added complexity or time once
required to do this. Flexible deployment options for both larger and smaller
systems are key to optimizing the business case for massive G.fast
roll-outs. We also use SDN/NFV to
simplify and automate the management process and deliver tangible benefits to
operators - allowing them to accelerate G.fast deployments and extend
ultra-broadband services to more people, quickly" Guillen said.
Chuks Egbune/GEE
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