Revolutionizing FTTx Fiber Testing: Reducing Cost and Time With Innovative Solutions

Presented at ISE EXPO in Dallas, Texas, on August 22, 2024

This session will cover an overview of traditional FTTx test methodologies, outlining the advantages and disadvantages of each in helping to address service provider goals. Also, a discussion on alternative and emerging solutions offering enhanced features that expand the benefits of a single-ended test approach to addressing the goals. The content includes service provider goals, traditional FTTx fiber segment test solutions, and alternative and emerging FTTx fiber segment test solutions, such as:

1. How single-ended testing solutions help service providers reduce cost and time during installation, activation or troubleshooting, while enhancing customer experience and technician safety.
2. What types of solutions, optimized for single-ended test, are available.
3. Advantages and disadvantages of each solution in FTTx applications.

Session duration: 50 minutes

Presenters

John Amundson – TDS Telecom (Session Chair)
Herman Fuller – AFL