Service providers are expanding the DSL footprint by deploying various DSLAM solutions deeper into the network. They are also offering higher bandwidth services to compete with cable companies. Both of these issues are driving the requirement for higher bandwidth at remote DSLAM locations.

Service providers are expanding the DSL footprint in remote locations using three different methods:

• Installing a large DSLAM in a remote cabinet to serve 100-400 customers
• Upgrading old DLCs with DSL capable blades
• Deploying smaller environmentally hardened DSLAMs at the service area interface (SAI)

While some DSLAMs are fiber-fed, where higher bandwidth requirements can be simply addressed. Many of the DSLAMS are only served by copper loops.

Traditionally, service providers have used HDSLx or G.SHDSL solutions to meet the bandwidth demand for copper-fed DSLAMs. However, as network traffic increases and more customers request services, these technologies do not provide the required bandwidth or reach. Aktino's platforms can more than triple the bandwidth to greater distances on the same copper pairs. This enables carriers to provide more revenue generating services to a larger DSL footprint.