The Fifth Generation Fixed Network (F5G): Full-Fiber Access Embracing the Gigabit Era

Abstract

The rapid rise of the digital economy is aided by the new generation of information networks. Optical Fiber networks are foundation stone of cost-effective sustainable mode of communication of our society by leveraging high bandwidth, low latency, reliability, security, stability, enabling long-term economic growth through cutting-edge services and applications for industries, business and users. F5G intends to lay the groundwork for a systematic structure to the growth of fixed networks, including generational planning and pushing the technology's innovations and expansion into as many industries as feasible through Fiber-To-The-Everywhere-and-Everything. Fixed networks have become a crucial public infrastructure in the growing global digitization process, and their development level is an essential metric for evaluating a country's overall strength. This article introduces the trend for F5G networks along with recommendations for their development.