Next Generation Access (NGA) provides exciting new options for higher bandwidths over greater distances than possible over standard Ethernet in the First Mile (EFM) or Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) services. There are two variants; Fibre to the Cabinet (FttC), and Fibre to the Premise (FttP).
With FttC, fibre replaces existing copper infrastructure between telephone exchanges and local street cabinets. By shortening the length of copper used, higher bandwidth and higher availability is achieved.
FttP is not yet as widely available, but offers even higher bandwidths. FttP is deployed using a network of passive optical splitters and passive optical aggregators to provide an end to end fibre connection between a customer site and the serving exchange.
Both FttC & FttP are in the process of being rolled out across the UK. As part of our initial engagement Updata will advise you on NGA options for your sites.
In common with our other access capabilities, there are two deployment scenarios:
- NGA as an access method into our National network can be either FttP or FttC, and both can be backhauled onto our MPLS network.
- NGA as an access method for closed regional networks. With this scenario we can supply both FttP and FttC; the advantage we gain is additional flexibility and speed of delivery. Our product roadmap plan will deliver bonding technology that will significantly increase bandwidths whilst supporting graceful degradation for improved service availability.
Key Benefits
- FttP has symmetrical bandwidth characteristics up to 30mb and asymmetrical bandwidths up to 300mb downstream and 30mb upstream
- FttC has symmetrical bandwidth characteristics up to 20mb (subject to line capability) and asymmetrical bandwidths up to 80mb downstream and 20mb upstream
- Reliable and accurate upfront copper capability check for early understanding of expected bandwidths on FttC
- SLA options tailored to suit both your business and financial requirements
