A FITL system for deployment of optical fibers in germany (OPAL 93) - a basis for evolution of access networks

In the OPAL 93 project the Deutsche Bundespost Telekom (DBPT) installs FITL networks for approximately 200.000 subscribers. The SIEMENS solution with passive optical networks for interactive and broadband distributive services is presented with emphasis on some points of special interest. An outlook for evolution to an universal access network, allowing new approaches for network optimisation and future features, is given.