What is 50G PON?
The next PON evolution
The latest advancement in passive optical network (PON) technology is 50G PON (ITU-T G.9804.x). Offering speeds five times greater than today’s most widely deployed PON technology, 10G PON (XGS-PON), 50G PON delivers a significant boost in bandwidth. This enables the deployment of multiple types of broadband services over a single fiber, including residential, business and backhaul services. With so much available capacity, service providers can offer tiered packages tailored to varying customer needs, adjusting both bandwidth and symmetry to meet the demands of different applications.
Leveraging existing infrastructure
50G PON seamlessly coexists with GPON and XGS-PON, ensuring a smooth transition to this new technology without impacting existing optical distribution networks (ODN).
Adtran fiber access solutions offer the flexibility to choose the right PON technology for all types of deployment.
Flexible line rate options
50G PON offers adaptable speeds, balancing current needs and future growth.
Future-proof 50G PON networks
50G PON delivers downstream speeds of 50Gbit/s with upstream options of 12.5Gbit/s, 25Gbit/s and 50Gbit/s. Most initial deployments will use 50Gbit/s downstream and 25Gbit/s upstream to provide ample capacity while controlling costs. As the technology evolves, symmetric 50Gbit/s (50G/50G) configurations will gain traction, offering even greater performance and driving down the price of optics. Future-proofing your network by deploying 50G-capable OLT ports today ensures you’re ready for the growing demands of data-heavy applications without requiring major infrastructure upgrades, even if you’re not ready for 50G deployment in the short term. This flexible, scalable approach secures your FTTH investment, keeping your network competitive and prepared for tomorrow’s bandwidth needs.
Standing out with multigigabit services
With 50G PON, service providers can offer multigigabit services at 10Gbit/s, 20Gbit/s and beyond.
Seamless, scalable fiber access solutions
Adtran’s fiber access solutions provide the ultimate flexibility for service providers, empowering them to select the right PON technology for any deployment scenario. With seamless upgrade paths to next-gen technologies like GPON, XGS-PON, and now 50G PON, our portfolio also includes Combo PON, which enables GPON, XGS-PON and 50G PON to operate simultaneously on a single OLT port. These solutions ensure our customers can deliver multigigabit services, building their brand perception while future-proofing their infrastructure for decades to come. Built to meet diverse deployment needs, Adtran’s fiber access solutions provide the foundation for growth and scalability in a rapidly evolving market.
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