PTCL, Huawei conduct 50G-PON trial to pioneer next generation fiber optic broadband in Pakistan
Gwadar Pro
Islamabad: The country’s leading broadband service provider Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) in partnership with Huawei, a global leader in information and communication technology, this week completed the country’s first successful trial of 50G-PON technology, marking a historic stride towards the introduction of next-generation fiber-optic broadband services in Pakistan.
This groundbreaking achievement is a result of PTCL’s strategic partnership with Huawei, said an official statement.
50G-PON, defined by ITU-T as a next-generation Passive Optical Network-based broadband technology, is set to revolutionize Pakistan’s digital landscape. With significantly higher capabilities than the existing GPON and XG(S)-GPON technologies, 50G-PON delivers an astounding 50 Gbps per PON port.
The technology is poised to reshape future requirements related to Industries, Enterprises, Campuses and Home Environments, as the advancement unlocks the infinite potential for bandwidth-intensive & low-latency next-generation services.
