The 50G-PON technology, defined by ITU-T as a next-generation Passive Optical Network-based broadband technology, is poised to revolutionize Pakistan’s digital landscape.
In a historic stride toward ushering in the future of fiber-optic broadband services, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s leading broadband service provider, has completed the first trial of 50G-PON technology. This groundbreaking achievement is the result of PTCL‘s strategic partnership with Huawei, a global leader in information and communication technology.
The 50G-PON technology, defined by ITU-T as a next-generation Passive Optical Network-based broadband technology, is poised to revolutionize Pakistan’s digital landscape. With capabilities significantly surpassing existing GPON and XG(S)-GPON technologies, 50G-PON delivers an impressive 50 Gbps per PON port.
This next-gen technology is set to reshape future requirements across various sectors, including Industries, Enterprises, Campuses, and Home Environments.
Unlocking the infinite potential for bandwidth-intensive and low-latency next-generation services, key use cases include the evolution towards Holographic Technologies, XR-based Metaverse in the home and workplace, Smart Manufacturing based on 3D Machine Vision, Remote Surgery, Medical Clinics, High-Performance Gaming, and more.
One remarkable feature of 50G-PON technology is its ability to coexist seamlessly with GPON and XG(S)-PON over the same physical and passive optical network. This allows PTCL to provide significantly higher broadband speeds for its customers through an on-demand service upgrade request.
Jafar Khalid, Group Chief Technology and Information Officer (GCTIO) of PTCL & Ufone 4G, expressed enthusiasm about this momentous occasion. He stated, “PTCL has achieved another milestone by delivering Pakistan’s first-ever trial of 50G-PON technology.
In our ongoing commitment to lead the market in offering next-generation broadband services, PTCL’s collaboration with Huawei on 50G-PON is a massive step towards the future evolution of fiber broadband in Pakistan.”
He added, “This initiative aims to radically enhance consumer user experience and accelerate enterprise digital transformation, contributing to the realization of a viable and prosperous Digital Pakistan.”
As PTCL continues to spearhead innovations in the telecommunications sector, the successful trial of 50G-PON technology reaffirms their dedication to providing cutting-edge solutions. This achievement not only enhances consumer experiences but also propels Pakistan into a digitally advanced era. The eventual commercial realization of 50G-PON technology is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of broadband services in the country.