Comparing Broadband Network Architectures in the Evolving Connectivity Landscape
This whitepaper provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic viability of various broadband
network architectures in the evolving connectivity landscape. With an increasing demand for high
bandwidth, network operators are exploring efficient ways to deploy fiber to homes and businesses
across diverse geographical regions.
The study examines three primary architectures: the traditional
chassis-based PON (PMO1), the closed pizza box PON (PMO2), and the Ciena broadband solution powered
by integrated router, uOLT and coherent pluggable (FMO). The evaluation focuses on the total cost of
ownership (TCO), considering not only the initial capital expenditures (CapEx) but also the
operational expenses (OpEx) over time.