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ITU brings Gigabit to your doorstep -- All optical networks a step closer.

Publication: M2 Presswire
Publication Date: 31-JAN-03
Format: Online - approximately 685 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

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M2 PRESSWIRE-31 January 2003-ITU: ITU brings Gigabit to your doorstep -- All optical networks a step closer(C)1994-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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Geneva -- Two new standards from ITU will allow service-providers to offer a raft of new services. In its capacity as world leader in optical network standards, ITU has agreed today on protocols for Gigabit-capable Passive Optical Networks (G-PONs) that are a further step towards all-optical networks. PON technology is used in the local loop to connect residential and SME end users premises in an all-fibre network. By eliminating the dependence on expensive active network elements, the use of PON...



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