Technically, active or passive components can be deployed for FTTC/B and FTTH systems. At present the solution with active components can be realized efficiently. The PON solution is still in its infancy, but many operators consider it's cost-effectiveness for large-scale solutions. It's hard to get any practical experience with the FTTC/B and FTTH technologies. So, trial and experiments need to be done in order to yield responsible solutions. This article describes the supply, the feasibilities and the technical limitations of several solutions for FTTC/B and FTTH.
FTTH (Fiber to the Home) FTTB (Fiber to the Building) FTTC (Fiber to the Curb) OLT (Optical Line Terminal) ONU (Optical Network Unit) PON (Passive Optical network)