KDDI deploys Nokia gigabit G.fast solution to bring new services to its high-speed internet for customers in Japan
KDDI, a leading telecommunications operator in Japan, is deploying Nokia’s G.fast solution to apartments and multi-dwelling units (MDU) buildings to deliver ultra-broadband services to customers.
To support customers’ ultra-broadband needs, Japanese operators are using fiber where possible along with new technologies like G.fast for a large number of MDU locations where copper is already installed.
As one of the few vendors capable of supporting both the global and local Japanese VDSL standard, Nokia has been able to help KDDI capitalize on the benefits of G.fast and seamlessly scale and migrate their network with minimal disruption. This win is another great example of how G.fast technology is being used to quickly address customers need for greater broadband speeds.”
Shigenari Saito, Administrative Officer, General Manager, Network Technology Development Division, Technology Sector, at KDDIstated,”KDDI already provides 10Gbps service for our ‘au Hikari’ FTTH customers, but the speed we can provide has been limited to 100Mbps service for MDUs where fiber is difficult to deploy. Nokia’s G.fast solution enables us to connect existing 100Mbps users and new G.fast users under the same DPU (distribution point unit). This gives us the flexibility and economical path to meet the customer’s demands for higher speed. Our decision to deploy Nokia G.fast is based on our long-term relationship and Nokia continues to be our long-term partner for delivering technology innovations.”
Sandra Motley, president of Nokia’s Fixed Networks Business Group, stated “Operators looking to quickly roll out new ultra-broadband services are increasingly adopting multi-technology strategies that allow them to maximize the use of both fiber and copper technologies. This is particularly true in some cases like inside an apartment building, where more traditional Fiber-to-the-Home solutions can be very challenging to deploy. We are excited to be working with KDDI to deploy our G.fast solution to deliver fiber-like speeds that will enhance the way customers experience their broadband services.”
