Glossary Definition for PON

Definition

Passive optical network: A cost-effective way to provide high performance Fiber to the Home (FTTH) connectivity via shared optical fiber. PON connects up to 32 (or more) homes on the same network using passive optical components (splitters).

Synonyms

• Passive Optical Network

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