A new approach to outside plant planning of the fiber feeder network in Bell Canada's Metropolitan core areas

This paper outlines a new, outside plant, fundamental planning approach for the fiber cable feeder network in Bell Canada's metropolitan core areas (characterized by high-density development, extensive underground structures, and short loop lengths). The new approach, termed the Integrated Fiber Cable Network (IFCN) plan, uses Fiber Feeder Zones (FFZs) to plan and administer the fibers of all feeder cable architectures (single-path to dual central-office rings). The key characteristics of the IFCN and feeder administration are described. Supporting cost analysis is provided, as well as results from an application study within Bell Canada.