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Campus PON

Over the course of the last 20-plus years, the cost to deploy fiber to the home (FTTH) has come down dramatically (from ~$4,000/H ...

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Breaking barriers: The path to access modernizati ...

The expected commercial introduction of next-gen PON rates in 2025 is poised to disrupt the broadband connectivity market. Ciena’ ...

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Broadband is life

Now more than ever, broadband is life, a human right that overcomes distance, borders, and time. Broadband lets anyone access the ...

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White Paper

The evolution of the optical line terminal

Passive optical networks (PONs) have revolutionized the telecommunications industry by providing high-speed broadband access to e ...

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White Paper

A path to better broadband: Achieving optimal cov ...

Successful fiber-to-the-x deployment relies on coverage, uptake, and open access. These elements ensure efficient transition, env ...

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Article

How to get true flexibility and scalability for y ...

Many service providers are looking to converge, modernize, and monetize their network investments. Bringing more value to the acc ...

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Data Sheets

3804

The 3804 is a Wi-Fi 6 capable multi-port XGS-PON optical network unit (ONU) with analog telephone adapter (ATA) support. This fas ...

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Case Study

Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative

This is a case study for a utility in rural Virginia that deployed a middle mile packet optical infrastructure to support both sm ...

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Article

The path to better broadband: How to unlock the v ...

Operators are facing a critical decision when it comes to deploying their broadband access networks. Ciena's Joe Marsella explain ...

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Broadband scalability for network longevity and s ...

Network scalability is vital for broadband service providers to sustain excellence in user experience while maximizing the return ...

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Application note

Broadband for Tribal Nations

With access to broadband, tribal governments can spur economic development, create jobs, connect with members, improve student pe ...

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White Paper

Comparing Broadband Network Architectures in the ...

This whitepaper provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic viability of various broadband network architectures in the evo ...

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Openness – Freedom of choice

Flexible, convergent broadband networks are a key to unlock new revenues and monetize your broadband infrastructure.

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Article

Open Access A Driving Force Behind FTTx Evolution

Ciena’s Daniel Cury explains how enhancements to the Open Access model directly improve the performance of the broadband business ...

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Article

A service provider’s comprehensive guide for a su ...

Identifying the value of a reference blueprint when deploying broadband service.

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eBook

Delivering American‑made broadband solutions: Pla ...

Broadband is a necessity for the way we live, work, and play, which is why high-speed connectivity for everyone is so vital for t ...

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Video

Managed Services: Managed NOC

This video explores four uses cases for Ciena's Managed Services, identifying specific subsystems for Ciena Services to manage, w ...

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White Paper

25GS-PON: Maintaining MSO broadband dominance

This paper explores 25 gigabit symmetric PON (25GS-PON) as the broad-scale intercept for PON in cable. 25GS-PON meets key require ...

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Video

25GS-PON and XGS-PON Overlay Demonstration

In our live demonstration, we will show the coexistence of XGS-PON and 25GS-PON on the same single fiber, enabling both residenti ...

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Versatile broadband infrastructure enabling monet ...

Monetize you broadband networks by seamlessly unlocking new revenue streams.

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Brochure

A smarter approach to broadband networks

Dare to achieve more with your broadband initiatives—make more of your investments, serve more communities, excel in service perf ...

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eBook

Bridging the Digital Divide

New public funding and private investments have made internet access for remote and underserved communities a major priority for ...

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Video

Connecting communities with a broadband solution ...

Discover how Ciena's innovative broadband solutions are transforming connectivity across America.

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Article

3 key broadband network trends for 2024

What trends will be impacting the broadband market in 2024? Ciena’s Vinicius Santos gives his predictions for 2024 and how networ ...

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