Re: Upstream bandwidth usage

[Jared Mauch <jared () puck nether net>]

On Fri, Jun 10, 2022 at 10:31:47AM +0200, Mark Tinka wrote:
> On 6/10/22 09:52, Vasilenko Eduard via NANOG wrote:
>
> > I did believe that it is about the cost of SFP on the CPE/ONT side: 5$ against 7$ makes a big difference if you 
> > multiply by 1000000.
> >
> > By the way, there are many deployments of 10G symmetric PON. It was promoted for "Enterprise clients".
> > CPE cost hurts in this case.
> > But some CPE could be 10GE and another 1GE upstream (10G downstream) on the same tree.
>
> Yes, XG-PON.
>
> Most FTTH operator stories I've heard of are still running regular GPON,
> thought.
>
> Seems XG-PON has a high barrier-to-entry for el-cheapo home consumers.

        You would be surprised.  The equipment isn't that expensive in
the grand scheme of things.

        - Jared

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