NBN To Deploy ADTRAN's (ADTN) In-Ground G.fast Technology

 | Nov 28, 2018 08:59PM ET

ADTRAN, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTN) recently announced that its 2nd generation G.fast Distribution Point Units (DPUs) has been selected by NBN Co for deployment in Australia's next phase of national broadband access network. Notably, the deployment of G.fast DPUs will facilitate the delivery of Gigabit speed of broadband service throughout the country.

ADTRAN confirmed the shipment of large numbers of the next generation of G.fast ports for the project. As an advanced fibre service extension technology, G.fast will utilize existing wired infrastructure to connect large capacity networks to houses and businesses. The deployment of the first G.fast DPUs have already begun in the Sydney suburb of Rockdale. Notably, the latest phase of the wholesale national broadband access network is being developed at the Rockdale suburb and completed by 2020.

Notably, the deployment of ADTRAN G.fast technology onto the NBN fibre-to-the-curb (FTTC) network will enable NBN to implement a nationwide broadband network, capable of delivering higher speeds of broadband services to consumers.

Existing Business Scenario

ADTRAN is accelerating the industry’s transition to open, programmable, scalable networks by leveraging Mosaic Software-Defined Access architecture that combines modern Web-scale technologies with open-source platforms to facilitate rapid innovation in multi-technology, multi-vendor environments. The company expects solid traction for ultrabroadband and Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH) solutions along with SD access and EPON solutions.

Moreover, ADTRAN’s ProCloud Wi-Fi service, which has been developed on the company’s virtual Wireless LAN, is opening new opportunities as Valley Business Solutions (VBS) is utilizing the technology on a wider scale. Apart from these products, the company has registered growth in the professional service activities that deploy the Total Access System components in telecommunication companies.