Zhone Unveils PON Solution for Triple Play

Zhone Technologies unveiled a PON solution for its Single Line Multi-Service (SLMS) architecture, which is designed to enable telephone carriers to deliver the triple-play of voice, data and video services to their subscribers over a single network. Zhone is introducing new Multiple Access Line Concentrator (MALC) PON optical line termination (OLT) cards. Designed for CO, RT, outdoor cabinet or basement deployment, Zhone's MALC media- and protocol-agnostic packet loop carriers can be configured for traditional and next generation architectures, including ATM packet loop carrier, optical line termination unit, ATM/IP DSLAM and traditional DLC. Zhone's implementation supports the B-PON standard (G983.3).


Zhone will also be introducing a PON Residential Gateway that serves as the ONT/ONU for connections directly to residential subscribers. The device delivers up to four POTS voice ports, fast Ethernet and RF video over a single fiber input. The unit also features the ability to distribute Ethernet over coaxial cable for homes where Cat 5 wiring is not available. The Ethernet signal is converted inside the ONT to an 802.11 RF signal which is then combined with the video signal on the coaxial cable.
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