PTCL issues LoI to KHL for GPON nationwide

PTCL issues LoI to KHL for GPON nationwide

STAFF REPORT ISLAMABAD: GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) is a latest technology in a broadband to deliver triple-play to the subscriber’s doorstep using optical fiber cable as a media and the PTCL has issued a Letter of Intent (LoI) to KHL for the outdoor network network. This blazing fast network will provide its customers with the most advanced (voice, video and data) services, such as high-definition television, innovative telephony services and ultra band Internet access.

GPON (ITU-T G.984) supports higher rates, enhanced security, and choice of Layer 2 protocol (ATM, GEM, Ethernet). In first phase also known commonly as “trail phase’ the ISP (In side plant) the active components of the network, is awarded to Huawei in South and Ericson in Central & North Pakistan.

The outdoor network (ODN) implementation nationwide is considered to be most tedious and expensive part in such type of deployments. KHL has won this based on its expertise in ODN implementations as well as now being the largest leading vendor with such an experience in Pakistan & in International Markets, said an official of the KHL

KHL is now well recognized locally and internationally as a turnkey service provider & integrator in fiber connectivity, managed services, supply chain management, O&M and Telecom Infrastructure Development as EPC vendor & integrator.

“PTCL has the largest deployed fiber network in a country, and today once again pioneered the Pakistani market by initiating the deployment of GPON technology in the country. With industry-leading PTCL GPON solution, PTCL will be able to offer customers a whole new range of next-generation, ultra band applications that leverage network’s true gigabit speeds. In all, PTCL will soon be able to offer its customers a service experience which was once only dreamed in this part of the world. “sources commented”.

Over the years, KHL has successfully deployed over 12,000 Km of OSP/ OFC works beside catering all major International OEM vendors and Operators in Pakistan for different project deployment and services.