Rural Rural FibreFibre

Mark Mark TrojacekTrojacek

The Case for Fibre To The The Case for Fibre To The HomeHome

Expensive

Complex

Disruptive

Reliable & Predictable

Superfast

Symmetrical

Future-Proof

Installation OptionsInstallation Options

Mole-Ploughing

Directional Drilling

Impact Moling

Micro-Trenching

Aerial Deployment

Technology Choices - Technology Choices - PassivePassive

o Spliced or Pre-terminated?

o Armoured or Protected?

o Blown or Pushed/Pulled?

Technology Choices - Technology Choices - ActiveActive

o Active Ethernet or GPON?

Optical Line Terminal (OLT)

Optical Network Terminal (ONT)

Planning for FibrePlanning for Fibreo Community Engagement – ensure the vast majority are

behind the scheme and are prepared for disruption

o Demand Aggregation – identify early adopters, corporate supporters and innovative applications to underpin network subscription

o Telephone Service – in rural environments where mobile coverage can be patchy, many still want the comfort of a fixed phone line

o Wireless Delivery – ensure that your chosen customer premise solution offers a viable wireless provision

o Network Operation – understand the challenges of long term stewardship of the network and provision of ongoing support

o Open Access – establish relationships with a variety of providers of services to engender customer choice and drive uptake