Telecom network and software major Nokia has expanded its G.fast micro-nodes to help operators to cut the duration of broadband network roll-outs to half.
Broadband operators can deliver faster data speeds to customers using existing copper networks by deploying Nokia’s G.fast micro-nodes.
Nokia said its G.fast micro-nodes, a plug-and-play solution, can scale in line with demand, allow for both distribution point and cabinet deployment models.
Nokia’s transmission and vectoring technology allows broadband operators to deliver G.fast over longer distances and to more users from a single node. Broadband operators can use G.fast from cabinet, pole, manhole or in-building locations, benefitting from cost-effective deployment models.
Zero-touch provisioning allows broadband operators to power up and auto-configure each node and avoid local software loading and local provisioning. This provides a connect-and-go option which reduces time of deployment by 50 percent.
Accessibility and serviceability of G.fast micro-nodes is improved with SDN / NFV and NETCONF / YANG capabilities. Nodes are pre-provisioned from the cloud and seamlessly deployed in the network. This helps operators to efficiently scale and manage the network from any location.
Nokia’s expanding G.fast solutions
Nokia 7368 ISAM SX-8F – Eight port, sealed G.fast micro-node, designed for easy operations to enter buildings in FTTB/MDU deployments
Nokia 7368 ISAM MX-6 – New G.fast line card for Nokia’s high density modular micro-node, allowing operators like BT Openreach to deploy G.fast from cabinet locations
Nokia Access Controller – Cloud-based controller automates and simplifies deployment, maintenance and evolution of the access network in a traditional, SDN, or hybrid management environment
BT Openreach, Chunghwa Telecom, A1 Telekom Austria and Energia Communications are deploying Nokia’s G.fast solution.
“Nokia’s G.fast micro-nodes enable operators to extend the benefits of G.fast without complexity or time once required to do this. We use SDN/NFV to simplify and automate the management process and deliver tangible benefits to operators – allowing them to accelerate G.fast deployments,” said Federico Guillen, president of Nokia’s Fixed Networks business group.
