New RF return path technologies for GPON

This paper explores new alternative return path technologies for GPON networks including: MoCA, RF over Glass (RFoG), DOCSIS Set-Top Gateway (DSG), RF-Digital-RF, Ethernet and SCTE-55-x Emulation.

It will conclude with a discussion of rethinking network design and selecting the best RF return path for access networks.

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