FTTH networks deployment in Slovenia

This paper presents the bringing of optical fibre to domestic users in the Republic of Slovenia. Slovenia has two main Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) providers, deploying access network infrastructure based on Point to Point (P2P) fibre links. In recent years, accelerated deployment of the optical access network and the consequent increase in the number of optical household connections has been noted. These advances in the optical access development are mainly due to market liberalization in the fixed copper line segment, significant private capital investments, and creation of extremely high demand for communication services from Internet service providers. The main national provider, Telekom Slovenije, holds 25% of the Slovenian FTTH market share and is a follower behind T-2, a Greenfield company established only 5 years ago. Slovenian FTTH network utilises P2P architecture with direct connection between the central office and households. The P2P network has dedicated fibre links for each user from the central office to the subscriber's premises. In this paper, P2P optical technology used by both Slovenian main providers is reviewed, focusing on the variants of single- or dual-fibre use per subscriber. The market share and near-future plans of Slovenian FTTH providers are also partly presented.