Question 8/6
Development of optical networks in the access area
(Continuation of Question 9/6)
1 Motivation
Progress on multimedia technologies has led to the active development of many kinds of broadband services such as data and video communication using access networks. In order to provide these services in a timely way, optical fibre access networks immediately, economically and effectively for fibre to the home (FTTH) must be constructed. The development of optical fibre access networks for FTTH can largely be divided into three stages based on the increasing number of customers, namely the initial stage, the growth stage and maturity. Now, we must consider the optical fibre distribution for each stage to enable the continuation of indoor and outdoor optical fibre access networks effectively must be considered. The above items will be studied in this Question.
In addition, there will be a huge expansion of the optical access network infrastructure, including optical fibre and optical fibre cable, as the number of customers increases. Therefore, the network operation and administration of the optical access network infrastructure is important. In this Question, also the database for the optical access network infrastructure for network operation will be considered.
2 Question
Study items to be considered include but are not limited to:
- What are the suitable optical fibre distribution strategy for initial stage, growth stage and maturity?
- What are key consideration for indoor and outdoor network design taking into account planning and growth?
- How is optical access network infrastructure to be administrated?
An up-to-date status of work under this Question is contained in the SG 6 Work Program (http://www.itu.int/itudoc/itu-t/com6/index.asp).
3 Tasks
Tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Draft new Recommendation on Optical fibre distribution of the access network for FTTH 2007
- Draft new Recommendation on Database for optical access network infrastructure 2007
- Revision to Recommendation L.42 2007
4 Relationships
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Recommendations: ITU-T L.15, L.42, L.52
- Questions: 4/6, 6/6
- Study Groups:
- Standardisation bodies , forums and consortia:
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