popopot
03-28-2007, 01:26 PM
From: http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/82579
Verizon has long told us they'll eventually migrate their FiOS network from BPON to GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) fiber technology, but they've been quiet on specifics -- until now. Their current BPON technology splits 622Mbps downstream and 155Mbps upstream among 32 users. GPON technology will allow them to offer 2.4Gbps downstream and 1.2Gbps upstream among 32-64 users (eliminating ATM, making it also more efficient). The company today issued a press release that says the new technology will first be deployed in Lewisville, Texas, early in the second quarter. Select Kirklyn, Pennsylvania customers will then see deployment over the summer.
Verizon has long told us they'll eventually migrate their FiOS network from BPON to GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) fiber technology, but they've been quiet on specifics -- until now. Their current BPON technology splits 622Mbps downstream and 155Mbps upstream among 32 users. GPON technology will allow them to offer 2.4Gbps downstream and 1.2Gbps upstream among 32-64 users (eliminating ATM, making it also more efficient). The company today issued a press release that says the new technology will first be deployed in Lewisville, Texas, early in the second quarter. Select Kirklyn, Pennsylvania customers will then see deployment over the summer.