DSL
The main advantage of using DSL based networks is that the existing twisted pair copper (phone line) infrastructure is used rather than installing a new fixed line network at a huge cost. The latest generation of DSL technologies can offer much improved performance over ADSL2+, however, as with all network technologies there are both commercial and technical advantages and disadvantages.
In the UK market, the three mainstream technologies that are capable of delivering large bandwidths over the existing twisted pair copper infrastructure are Bonded G.SHDSL.bis (EFM), Bonded ADSL2+ and VDSL2. Different business and performance requirements lead to a different choice of technology. Fiwave has solutions for all three mainstream access network technologies utilising existing twisted pair copper lines.
Each different technology has its advantages and disadvantages and it is often easy to decide which one is best suited to specific subscriber and deployment scenarios and requirements. All three of the Fiwave solutions have a significant role to play in delivering next generation high bandwidth services to residential and business subscribers for the foreseeable future. All these technologies are a stepping stone towards next generation networks, allowing higher bandwidths and better quality of service without the huge investment in new fixed line networks to each home or business.
The Fiwave team has extensive experience in deploying next generation service provider networks and services. Our team's experience ranges from LLU, Wireless, DOCSIS through to FTTP access networks and including Voice, IPTV and Internet services experience, as well as significant experience in back-end systems used in the operation of service providers.
