Planning & Deployment of GPON Technology

May 19th, 2010

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GPON Overview Approach

Planning for Triple Play Services PON History Accomplishments & capabilities (GPON) Operation challenges & network capability requirements Capital requirement in various cable types & build models Overview of build & operation process Site selection criteria End-to-end process & KPIs Operation metrics (current and projected) for GPON network

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History of PON:
ITU-T G.983 APON (ATM Passive Optical Network). This was the first Passive optical network standard. It was used primarily for business applications, and was based on ATM. BPON (Broadband PON) is a standard based on APON. It adds support for WDM, dynamic and higher upstream bandwidth allocation, and survivability. It also created a standard management interface, called OMCI, between the OLT and ONU/ONT, enabling mixed-vendor networks. IEEE 802.3ah EPON or GEPON (Ethernet PON) is an IEEE/EFM standard for using Ethernet for packet data. 802.3ah is now part of the IEEE 802.3 standard. There are currently over 25 million installed EPON subscribers. Commercial upgrade capability to 10G EPON will become available in 2010 (see IEEE 802.3av, 10G-EPON).

GbE-PON [1Gbit/s] IEEE, 802.3ah GPON [2.4Gbit/s] ITU-T G.984

ITU-T G.984 GPON (Gigabit PON) is an evolution of the BPON standard. It supports higher rates, enhanced security, and choice of Layer 2 protocol (ATM, GEM, Ethernet). GPON was developed as a triple-play access technology from the ground up Standards cover physical layer, management, discovery, and more.

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Operational Objectives
Demonstrate Network Architecture performance objectives are met prior to the integration deployment process. Schedule design review and integration activities to ensure efficient use of time prior to field system deployment. Deliver GPON networks that demonstrate system capability requirements.
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Technology Objectives
Network Technology selection: Product offering shall support triple play services (Data, Voice, Video) FTTP solution shall be identical for homes and businesses Triple play access design must be standards based approach The network shall have EMS management tools to allow control from NOC Selected technology partners recognized as having solid industry track record in requisite standards

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Planning and Implementation

OSP planning and design build services are required to support FTTX builds from feasibility study through deployment: Desk top planning of service area boundaries Field walk-through & Fiber planning CAD Engineering services As-built drawings & fiber records Place Aerial and Underground Drops Install ONTs and Power Supplies Install in-home wiring and switches Commission set top boxes Customer training and education

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FTTX Services Supported:

Technology Center:
Design, Installation and Integration, test & turn-up in Customers Data Center Facilities.

Delivery System (OSP):

Design, Build of Feeder and Distribution fiber networks and PON Cabinet

Customer Premise (CPE):

Integration, installation & Test of CPE solutions, supporting Triple Play Access Networks.
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Technologies Supported:
Fiber Optic Equipment Technical Services & Support Broadband GPON System design and implementation DC Power and Infrastructure IPTV, Voice and Data Switching

Senior technology leadership at ALTA has several years of combined experience in embedded fiber optics topologies including several triple play PON systems through-out the world.

Professional Services
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Background:
Corporate Bio: Todd Richard
As Director of Business Development with Alta Telecom, Todd brings several years of knowledge in technical sales and development of advanced telecommunication networks. He has over 17 years of experience in engineering design and deployment roles while holding key executive management positions. Prior to joining Alta Telecom, Mr. Richard has served as VP & Chief Technology Officer, and helped launch five communities in Oregon that were commissioned to support FTTH and IPTV. Mr. Richard has recently participated in Rural Broadband stimulus programs addressing the RUS and NTIA NOFA funding opportunities. Todd served as Sr. Director for Hitachi Telecom and was selected to help Hitachi develop and deploy the first GPON access platform in the United States. Mr. Richard was responsible for Application Engineering and helped provide a product platform that was short listed under consideration by Verizon and AT&T during the RBOC RFP exercise in 2005. Mr. Richard attended Milwaukee School of Engineering, studying Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET). Todd has participated with IEEE as a member of the Communications Society and is a current member of the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE). Todd Richard
Director, Business Development ALTA TELECOM Inc. 4830 River Green Pkwy, Suite 100 Duluth, GA 30096-9409 (direct) 770 325-7256 (mobile) 678 350-3106 Email: TRichard@altatelecom.com

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