This document discusses planning and deployment of a GPON fiber optic network. It provides an overview of GPON technology, the history of PON standards, and objectives for the network technology, operations, and deployment. Key aspects that will be addressed include site selection, the end-to-end implementation process, and operational metrics for the GPON network. Background information is also given on the director of business development to provide relevant experience.

1. Planning & Deployment of
GPON Technology
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2. GPON Overview Approach
Planning for Triple Play Services
PON History Accomplishments & capabilities (GPON)
Operation challenges & network capability requirements
Capital requirement in various cable types & build models
Overview of build & operation process
Site selection criteria
End-to-end process & KPIs
Operation metrics (current and projected) for GPON network
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3. History of PON:
ITU-T G.983
APON (ATM Passive Optical Network). This was the first Passive optical network standard.
It was used primarily for business applications, and was based on ATM.
BPON (Broadband PON) is a standard based on APON. It adds support for WDM, dynamic
and higher upstream bandwidth allocation, and survivability. It also created a standard
management interface, called OMCI, between the OLT and ONU/ONT, enabling mixed-vendor
networks.
IEEE 802.3ah
EPON or GEPON (Ethernet PON) is an IEEE/EFM standard for using Ethernet for packet
data. 802.3ah is now part of the IEEE 802.3 standard. There are currently over 25 million
installed EPON subscribers. Commercial upgrade capability to 10G EPON will become
available in 2010 (see IEEE 802.3av, 10G-EPON).
GbE-PON
[1Gbit/s] IEEE, 802.3ah
GPON
ITU-T G.984
[2.4Gbit/s] GPON (Gigabit PON) is an evolution of the BPON standard. It supports higher
ITU-T rates, enhanced security, and choice of Layer 2 protocol (ATM, GEM, Ethernet).
GPON was developed as a triple-play access technology from the ground up
G.984 Standards cover physical layer, management, discovery, and more.
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4. Operational Objectives
Demonstrate Network Architecture performance
objectives are met prior to the integration
deployment process.
Schedule design review and integration activities
to ensure efficient use of time prior to field system
deployment.
Deliver GPON networks that demonstrate system
capability requirements.
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5. Technology Objectives
Network Technology selection:
 Product offering shall support triple play services
(Data, Voice, Video)
 FTTP solution shall be identical for homes and businesses
 Triple play access design must be standards based
approach
 The network shall have EMS management tools to allow
control from NOC
 Selected technology partners recognized as having solid
industry track record in requisite standards
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6. Planning and Implementation
OSP planning and design build services are required to support FTTX
builds from feasibility study through deployment:
• Desk top planning of service area boundaries
• Field walk-through & Fiber planning
• CAD Engineering services
• As-built drawings & fiber records
• Place Aerial and Underground Drops
• Install ONTs and Power Supplies
• Install in-home wiring and switches
• Commission set top boxes
• Customer training and education
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7. FTTX Services Supported:
Technology Center:
Design, Installation and
Integration, test & turn-up in
Customer’s Data Center
Facilities.
Delivery System (OSP):
Design, Build of Feeder and Distribution
fiber networks and PON Cabinet
Customer Premise (CPE):
Integration, installation & Test
of CPE solutions, supporting
Triple Play Access Networks.
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8. Technologies Supported:
• Fiber Optic Equipment Technical Services & Support
• Broadband GPON System design and implementation
• DC Power and Infrastructure
• IPTV, Voice and Data Switching
Senior technology leadership at ALTA has several years of
combined experience in embedded fiber optics topologies
including several triple play PON systems through-out the world.
Professional Services
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9. Background:
Corporate Bio: Todd Richard
As Director of Business Development with Alta Telecom, Todd brings several years of knowledge in technical sales
and development of advanced telecommunication networks. He has over 17 years of experience in engineering
design and deployment roles while holding key executive management positions. Prior to joining Alta Telecom, Mr.
Richard has served as VP & Chief Technology Officer, and helped launch five communities in Oregon that were
commissioned to support FTTH and IPTV. Mr. Richard has recently participated in Rural Broadband stimulus
programs addressing the RUS and NTIA NOFA funding opportunities.
Todd served as Sr. Director for Hitachi Telecom and was selected to help Hitachi develop and deploy the first GPON
access platform in the United States. Mr. Richard was responsible for Application Engineering and helped provide a
product platform that was short listed under consideration by Verizon and AT&T during the RBOC RFP exercise in
2005. Mr. Richard attended Milwaukee School of Engineering, studying Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET).
Todd has participated with IEEE as a member of the Communications Society and is a current member of the
Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE).
Todd Richard
Director, Business Development
ALTA TELECOM Inc.
4830 River Green Pkwy, Suite 100
Duluth, GA 30096-9409
(direct) 770 325-7256
(mobile) 678 350-3106
Email: TRichard@altatelecom.com
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