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Upgrade Without Starting Over
Flexible XGS-PON Solutions
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Rethink How You Modernize Your Network
For broadband providers looking to scale capacity without unnecessary cost or disruption, Open PON™ offers a smarter path forward. As bandwidth demand continues to outpace legacy GPON infrastructure, traditional upgrade paths have become increasingly impractical, marked by high upfront costs, rigid vendor lock-in, and disruptive forklift replacements.
Designed for interoperability, built for long-term evolution, and supported by engineering expertise, Open PON provides a more flexible, future-ready alternative. FONEX helps you modernize on your terms.
Built to Break Through Bandwidth Barriers
Designed around Ciena’s pluggable µOLTs and FONEX’s deployment expertise, Open PON enables you to modernize your network without rebuilding it.
- Reuse your existing switches without chassis replacement
- Avoid rip-and-replace scenarios with backward-compatible integration
- Support mixed environments through a seamless GPON to XGS-PON migration
- Minimize cost and risk while maximizing flexibility
Key Advantages
Cost-Efficient Performance
- Up to 65% lower CapEx than traditional OLT chassis solutions
- Pay-as-you-grow with modular expansion
Up to 40% power savings
High-Density Scalability
- Up to 48 ports per rack unit
- Compact form factor ideal for edge deployments
- Optimized for dense environments and limited space
Bullt for Compatibility
- Any open-standard ONU
- Any router or switch
- Tailored for residential, business, and MDU service models
Fit for Your Network
Data Service Providers
Stay ahead of the competition while reducing complexity and cost.
Regional Service Providers
Expand into new markets quickly and easily while minimizing cost.
