Ericsson signs GPON deal in CyprusEricsson and CYTA, an operator in Cyprus, have Wednesday signed a contract for a Fiber-To-The-Home network based on Ericsson’s GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) solution.CYTA has started to provide advanced broadband services, such as High Definition TV (up to two channels per home), games, on-demand services, Voice over IP (VoIP) while there is also the option of Surveillance and Security services.
The contract includes delivery of central office optical equipment and devices for the homes, EDA1200 and EDA1500, and passive infrastructure such as fiber systems and cables.
Apart from the GPON network (point-to-multipoint configuration), the pilot project includes also a point-to-point network, using Ericsson’s equipment (switches and CPEs).
The contract also encompasses a comprehensive portfolio of Services, such as education and knowledge transfer, business consultancy, network design and supervision.
