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    BT is not afraid of commitment

    Oct. 3, 2016
    BT commits to G.fast, would telcos commit to a PON-based architecture targeted at cable MSOs (assuming they don't mind an active element in the field), how many transceiver vendors are committed to CFP2-DCO, and future commitments to data center network transmission rates -- all this and more in the Friday 5 video for the week ending September 30.
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    Lightwave Editorial Director Stephen Hardy wonders whether a PON-based architecture targeted at cable MSOs might appeal to telcos, how many transceiver vendors are targeting a CFP2-DCO, discusses the latest G.fast milestone, and considers the future of data center network transmission rates in the Friday 5 video for the week ending September 30.

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    Stephen Hardy | Editorial Director and Associate Publisher

    Stephen Hardy has covered fiber optics for more than 15 years, and communications and technology for more than 30 years. He is responsible for establishing and executing Lightwave's editorial strategy across its digital magazine, website, newsletters, research and other information products. He has won multiple awards for his writing.

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