The Broadband Forum released its BroadbandSuite 6.1, offering practical implementation resources, functional and performance test plans, and best practice specification for DSL quality assurance. Notable items include the following technical specifications:
- TR-114i2: “VDSL2 Performance Test Plan”
- TR-115i2: “VDSL2 Functionality Test Plan”
- TR-273: “Testing of Bonded Multi-pair Systems”
- TR-286: “Testing of MELT Functionality on xDSL Ports”
- TR-188i2: “DSL Quality Suite”
BroadbandSuite 6.1 is a resource of global test plans for ADSL2plus and VDSL2 function and performance. It also defines vectoring and bonding options for supercharging DSL, and key methods for improving quality measurements, IPTV service delivery and techniques for DSL network management.
“BroadbandSuite 6.1 gives operators a way to boost their existing copper deployments as a valuable part of the multi-access platform that is emerging around the world. High speed VDSL2 works well with fiber, providing Operators the ability to capitalize on existing investments whilst effectively engineering hybrid FTTx solutions to minimize costs, all the while maximizing speed and reach of their superfast broadband networks,” stated Robin Mersh, CEO of the Broadband Forum.