PLC splitters with a 1×128 split ratio used to be seen as half-mythical monsters from fairytales, rarely used in practice. Something seems to change in this regard. To many GPON operators, huge splits appear more and more attractive, promising lower network rollout costs.
Of course, there is no such thing as free lunch, so using 1×128 splitters comes with limitations, as they require a detailed network design and installation, as well as awareness of the actual needs of the subscribers. This is due to the immense loss of such splitters and the available bandwidth per subscriber. However, more operators decide that large splitters are worth their limitations. It’s worth remembering that splitters quality becomes crucial due to a tiny margin for error in such networks. Should you decide to use such splitters, you also need to bear in mind to use ones from a recognized manufacturer!
Together with a leading operator from a Balkan country, Fibrain just completed a large project which involved delivering more than 1000 pcs. of the PZSP integrated patchpanels with the 1×128 splitters. Who knows, perhaps during your last holidays, it was our splitters that helped to deliver your evening dose of Netflix?
