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From Coax to Multi-Gig Fiber: Best Practices for PON Service Turn-Up

  • September 29
  • 12:00 PM
  • - 12:20 PM
  • The Loft
  • Open to All
  • Exploring best practices to help technicians transition smoothly from coax to fiber, minimize repeat visits and maximize service quality.
  • Layering in structured, automated validation processes to reduce training time and keep repeat rates in the low single digits.
  • Understanding the critical role of fiber cleaning and inspection, and the importance of verifying end-to-end service performance.
  • Adopting an automated, data-driven PON activation workflow to ensure reliable multi-gig service delivery 

Session Speakers

Al Ruth
Senior Product Line Manager
VIAVI Solutions
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  • All timing - Washington, DC

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