Upcoming webinar! State of PON - Reality Check 2025
As fiber networks expand worldwide, Passive Optical Network (PON) technologies are at the center of investment and innovation. But where do we really stand in 2025?
This webinar will deliver a reality check on the state of PON today, separating market hype from actual deployments. We will examine the rise of XGS-PON as the global baseline, the growing traction of 25G PON as the logical next step, and the emerging field trials of 50G PON that are shaping future capacity planning. Beyond raw speeds, we will explore how operators are managing coexistence strategies, the challenges of multi-vendor interoperability, and the crucial role of open ODN architectures in enabling scalable, cost-efficient upgrades.
- Industry experts will also share their perspectives on what lies ahead:
- Is 25G PON the sweet spot for the next decade?
- When will 50G PON reach cost and ecosystem maturity?
- What role will coherent PON, routed architectures, and AI/ML-driven access networks play in the future of fiber?
Join us for an in-depth discussion that blends real-world deployment updates, operator case studies, and expert forecasts on the evolution of PON access networks — and what it means for broadband investment priorities in the years ahead.
Speakers include:
- Gavin Young, Head of Fixed Access Centre of Excellence - Vodafone
- Mike Emmendorfer, VP of Technology & Field CTO - Calix
- Dr. Yanzhao Lu, PON technology research team leader - Huawei Technologies
- Gwenn Amice, Technical Sales Lead - EXFO
Take advantage of this free webinar!
11:00 a.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. GMT / 8:00 a.m. PT