Ultra broadband access network performance in a multi operator scenario

The Digital Agenda for Europe (DAE) mandates that 100-Mbit/s Internet access should be available to 50% of the households. Fiber to the Cabinet and Fiber to the Building are appealing architectures to quickly achieve this goal. This paper compares the standard copper technologies G.fast, VDSL2 and their enhancements in a multi-operator environment. The paper shows that both G.fast and the new EVDSL technology can meet the DAE goals.