Learn all about the next quantum leap in internet tech – 5G. Is net connectivity today ready for 5G with current optical fiber systems? Learn all about the pivotal combination of 5G and optical fibers, and the role 5G testing equipment will play with this informative presentation.

1. Optical Fibers –
The Runway to a 5G-
Powered Future

2. Where Are We Today?
• This is the era of 4G LTE connectivity.
• LTE Advanced Pro deployments promise speeds up to 1 GB/sec.

3. What’s New?
New 5G networks will offer:
• Much higher speeds (up to
100X)
• Lower Battery Consumption
• Low Latency
• High Bandwidth
• Connectivity at All Times
“5G is the next
quantum leap in
internet
technology.”

4. Future 5G Capabilities
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• HD movie streaming in a fraction
of a second.
• Smart homes with remote
control.
• Smart sensors (IoT) to assist
autonomous vehicles and alert
doctors about patient health in
real time.
• Machine learning and machine
auto-diagnosis.

5. Optical Fibers and Internet Access
• Optical fibers are the wired
backbone to the global internet
infrastructure and foundation for
current 4G networks.
• Optical fiber cables are laid
underground and even undersea
between continents!
• 90% of internet access is via these
cables (Source: Deloitte).
• Optical fibers will be the foundation
for expansive 5G networks.

6. How Do Optical Fibers Get Us To 5G?
• For large-scale 5G deployment,
reliable and available optical
fibers are the best bet.
• Fiber-to-the-antenna (FTTA)
installations allow transmission
of Common Public Radio
Interface signals, which will
boost 5G connectivity.

7. ESSENTIALS FOR RELIABLE 5G NETWORKS
Apart from optical fibers, 5G networks
also need:
1. Higher frequency operation, aka -
more bandwidth.
2. Greater network densities (more cell
sites within the same area).
3. Centralized Radio Access Network
(C-RAN) for low latency and resource
co-ordination in real time.
4. Testing materials to ensure constant
connectivity.

8. Reliable 5G Network Testing
• Testing optical fibers ensures superior
performance and uninterrupted operation of
numerous applications running on 5G
networks.
• Measuring power loss and optical loss and
checking for physical damage prevent data loss
and interruptions in transmission.
• Accurate configuration and troubleshooting
issues, such as radio interference, ensure fibers
are primed to be proper 5G carriers.
• Using optical fiber equipment by renowned
manufacturers will ensure networks are ready
for 5G.
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9. Three 5G FIBER OPTIC TRENDS TO WATCH
1. Telecom companies making investments in optical fibers.
2. Both enterprise and residential increasing optical fiber access.
3. Choices for network architecture and installation challenging the
deployment of optical fibers.
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