When I first heard the terms “Fiber to the X” (FTTx) and “Passive Optical Networks” (PON), I was unfamiliar with these technologies and what they were used for, both in the past and at present. Unfortunately, no one I spoke with at the time was familiar with the technology or its modern implementations. Now I am three years and counting into designing and building a network with these technologies at its core on the new NCSSM-Morganton campus. Given our recent experiences, this presentation's goal is to unravel the magic of FTTx and PONs, exploring how we can unlock their potential for unparalleled bandwidth, rock-solid reliability, and a universe of next-generation services.
