Tunisie Telecom, the incumbent telecom operator in Tunisia announced that it has successfully completed a series of lab and field trials of G.fast technology in partnership with the leading provider of next generation network solutions, Adtran.
In addition to the integration to all-IP (Internet Protocol) network, the solution was enbaled by an automated Software-Defined Network (SDN) and Network Virtualization Functions (NFV) technologies. The technology enables the delivery of ultra-broadband service with lower cost as it avoids the cost of installation of the fiber between the distribution point and the home of an individual or a business.
During the trial, the Operator was able to reach up to 800 Mbits/s at a distance of about 100 meters over existing copper infrastructure.
The trials have also seen the advanced reverse-powering capability of the Adtran 500G series of G.fast Distribution Point Units (DPUs).
Nizar Bouguila, CEO at Tunisie Telecom
The outcome of these trials has been very positive in testing possible directions for our future broadband access development. They show how a technology such as G.fast can be used to increase the value of our existing infrastructure while satisfying greater bandwidth demand, allowing more agility and reducing time-to-deploy.
Ronan Kelly, chief technology officer for EMEA and APAC at Adtran
Choosing G.fast technology as a key part of its global access vision will ensure Tunisie Telecom is well-equipped to face new competitive challenges and provide the step-change in broadband performance that subscribers demand, wherever they are.
