Energia Communications is working with Alcatel-Lucent to trial G.fast technology in Japan, the companies announced late last week.
The firm, a unit of electricity provider Energia, based in the Chugoku region of Japan, is looking at the use of G.fast technology to bring high speed connectivity to locations where it is difficult to deploy fibre directly into the customers’ premises, such as in multi-dwelling buildings.
The firm is using G.fast equipment from Alcatel-Lucent to boost the speed of its existing copper network in order to deliver ultra-broadband access to multi-dwelling blocks.
Its goal is to prepare for increased traffic generated by a number of key developments, including the first 8K TV broadcast tests next year, and the projected growth in the number of connected devices as the Internet of Things (IoT) gains traction.
"The need for a faster broadband network is rapidly increasing in Asia and in Japan where the competition for speed is tough," said Nicolas Bouverot, CEO of Alcatel-Lucent Japan.
"Using its TWDM-PON, G.fast, and IP/MPLS Service Router technologies, Alcatel-Lucent can build a competitive network for its customers that helps them to smoothly evolve to meet future customer demands," Bouverot added.
