Google Fiber has successfully tested 50 Gbps PON technology over its existing fiber network using Nokia’s Lightspan MF fiber access platform.
This is the first live network demonstration of 50G PON technology in the US and builds on the 25G PON deployment GFiber Labs announced with Nokia last year. The test demonstrates how different PON technologies can be combined on the same fiber to evolve their broadband offerings. Leveraging Nokia’s fiber solution, Google Fiber was able to simultaneously run 10/25G PON along with 25/50G PON broadband service over its fiber network.
Nokia says its platform provides a path to 50G PON upgrades and beyond, with support for all next-generation PON options, including 100G PON as a technology demonstrator.
- First Live Demonstration: GFiber Labs achieved the first live network demonstration of 50G PON technology in the US.
- Nokia’s Lightspan MF Platform: The trial used Nokia’s platform to upgrade fiber networks, showcasing ease of deployment and enhanced connectivity.
- Building on 25G PON: This 50G PON trial builds on last year’s 25G PON deployment, demonstrating the combination of different PON technologies on the same fiber.
- Next-Generation PON Options: Nokia supports 10G, 25G, and 50G PON products, with 100G PON in development.
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