Nokia and nbn Australia completes next-generation fiber trial

Nokia and nbn Australia has successfully completed next generation NG-PON fiber solution in Nokia's Melbourne lab facility.

The trial achieved aggregate broadband speeds of 102 Gbps on a single fiber and demonstrated the dynamic provisioning of bandwidth to support surging data demand from residential and business customers.

Universal NG-PON converges TWDM-PON (also known as NG-PON2), XGS-PON and GPON technology on the same fiber, and provides a simple upgrade path from current fiber technology used in FTTP deployments.

Easily deployed as an overlay on existing fiber networks, TWDM-PON and XGS-PON can save the time and additional cost that typically comes with laying new fiber. TWDM-PON provides four or more wavelengths on a fiber, each capable of supporting asymmetrical or symmetrical bit rates of 2.5 Gbps or 10Gbps for a total of 40 Gbps. XGS-PON uses one wavelength to provide either 10 Gbps symmetrical or asymmetrical bit rates.

With the ability to significantly expand the data capacity delivered, TWDM-PON could allow customers to download a 2-hour, 4K-quality video in seconds.

Dennis Steiger, chief technology officer, non said, "Our successful trial of NG-PON2 technology with Nokia is another example of our ongoing commitment to continually develop the capabilities and speed of the nbn network. The NG-PON2 trials we have conducted with Nokia have shown us the huge potential this very exciting technology has in terms of helping us deliver on our future bandwidth and capacity requirements."

Ray Owen, head of Oceania at Nokia said, "nbn is a valued and long-term customer, and we are committed to bringing our latest innovations to them and the country of Australia. The trial of our universal NG-PON solution reflects that commitment, and demonstrates how we can help evolve nbn's network now and in the long term to meet the increasing data demand of subscribers across the country."