What is the cost difference between full fiber access network versus a traditional coax access network?
While it is always difficult to define exact number, we estimate that the fiber access solution in term of equipment cost per subscriber compares favourably with a traditional coaxial infrastructure. Today cost effective technologies are available allowing fast and economical deployment of the fiber in the outdoor as well as indoor environment. Because of its small dimensions, the fiber can easily be deployed in existing ducts or canalisation avoiding extensive civil works. Network planners should take full advantage of existing infrastructures when FTTH networks have to be deployed.
