Passive Optical Networking Market Trends

Passive Optical Networks (PONs) have a unique point-to-multipoint infrastructure that allows for the sharing of one optical fiber among several buildings. They eliminate the need for active elements between the service provider's local exchange and the customer's premises. PON providers include several well-established vendors, including Lucent, Alcatel, and Fujitsu, as well as several smaller players such as Appian, Terawave, and Alloptic. This report focuses on the leading PON players, as well as market dynamics.