Capacity expansion of fibre optic network in Sri Lanka.

Abstract

The traditional copper network used for the telecommunications networks have reached its extinction. The probability of wireless transmission at high speed is still an issue. Fiber as a physical medium gives the solution of a faster network without loss of data. In Sri Lanka, Fiber technology was adapted in the central network system. The number of customers who wants to get Fiber to the Home (FTTH), is still in low numbers. People opt to use the traditional wireless approach and copper network to access the internet. But the demand for high speed internet is increasing with the introduction of Internet of Things (IoT).People often find fiber optic connection is expensive to get and the initial cost is quite high. The aim of the paper is to propose technologies that could be adopted in Sri Lanka to increase the number of consumers using FTTH. It is discussed how the connectivity of FTTH can be improved in Sri Lanka. Five Methods are discussed to improve the customer connectivity of FTTH. Analysis of methods is done on how they can help to fulfil the purpose of connecting more users by improved efficient systems and reduced cost thus enabling people to access the fastest connectivity.