GPON in plain words
GPON is passive optical network technology: from the head-end (OLT) a single fibre branches through splitters to dozens of subscribers, each with an ONU terminal. "Passive" means no active equipment between the station and the subscriber — only fibre and unpowered splitters.
Hence the key benefits: up to 20 km reach, no switches in stairwells and no power for them, gigabit speeds. EPON and XPON are sibling flavours: XPON terminals work with both head-end types.
Who needs a PON network
The classic case is an ISP in a district, settlement or residential complex: one fibre serves 64–128 flats instead of a chain of switches. The second audience is enterprises: remote workshops, warehouses and checkpoints connect to the server room with no active nodes across the site.
The third use is CCTV over fibre: cameras at distant points — car park, perimeter, a neighbouring building — connect through inexpensive ONUs with no quality loss over distance.
What the network consists of: OLT, splitters, ONU
The OLT sits in the server room — 4 to 16 PON ports, each serving up to 64–128 subscribers. Then passive 1:8–1:64 splitters in boxes, optical cable and subscriber ONUs — basic or with a Wi-Fi router.
We carry three proven brands: V-SOL and C-Data for affordable OLTs and ONUs, BDCOM for carrier-grade head-ends with a Cisco-style CLI. Cross-compatibility is proven on live networks.
What it costs
A subscriber ONU starts from a few hundred thousand UZS, a 4–8 port OLT from a few million. The full network budget adds cable, splitters, boxes, splicing and configuration.
The estimate is free: we calculate the optical budget for your layout — subscriber count, distances — and deliver a priced specification from Tashkent stock within a day.
Turnkey installation
We build the network end to end: design and optical budget, cable laying, fusion splicing with OTDR measurements, boxes and splitters, OLT configuration, ONU provisioning and training for your engineer.
Handover includes the network passport and diagrams. Contract with VAT, warranty on equipment and work.
FAQ
How does GPON differ from a switched network?
No active equipment between head-end and subscriber — only fibre and passive splitters. Up to 20 km reach, no stairwell switches or power for them, gigabit speeds.
What is XPON?
Universal subscriber terminals that work with both GPON and EPON head-ends. Convenient: one ONU fits any station.
What does a subscriber ONU cost?
Basic models from a few hundred thousand UZS; Wi-Fi router models cost more. Volume pricing for networks is lower — we quote it in the specification.
Which OLT to choose: V-SOL, C-Data or BDCOM?
V-SOL or C-Data for starter and mid-size networks, BDCOM for large carrier nodes. We compare options for your scale free of charge.
Do you splice and measure?
Yes — our own crew with fusion splicers and an OTDR. The network is handed over with a passport and per-line measurements.
Installation works cost calculator
Set the number of points — the calculator lays out a site plan and shows the range from our standard price list. One minute, no phone calls.