JUNE 20, 2008 -- By adding radio frequency over glass (search for RFoG) capability to the Tellabs (search for Tellabs) 1100 multiservice access platform (MSAP), Tellabs says providers can use fiber optics to carry signals formerly sent separately over cable television networks, so they can bring better video, faster Internet access, and other advanced services to users.
The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers is defining the RFoG standard. With RFoG, a single network can continue to deliver cable with the same set-top boxes and cable modems in users' homes today. Yet providers can also add new GPON services that increase broadband speed by 4x downstream and 8x upstream. These speeds enable users to download and upload videos and music faster than today's rates. With GPON, providers can capture bandwidth benefits and operating expense savings while supporting current cable television services, Tellabs says.
"Many of our customers have cable television networks in place. They asked for a cost-effective way to add higher-speed services without incurring huge costs and inconveniencing their users," says Rich Schroder, vice president and general manager of access products for Tellabs. "With RFoG on the Tellabs 1100 products, providers can offer today's hottest services and the even more bandwidth-hungry services of tomorrow."
The Tellabs 1100 MSAP with RFoG will be available in the second quarter of 2008.
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