1. Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) FTTH: Fiber to the home

2. GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network)
Introduction and Market Overview: The Need for Fiber
The way people use the Internet today creates a great demand for very high bandwidth: More and more workers are telecommuting. Consumers watch multiple HDTV channels, often on several TVs in the same household at the same time. They upload and download multimedia files and use bandwidth-hungry peer-to-peer services. They play online games that demand high speeds and immediate reactivity. Bringing optical fiber to every home is the definitive response to such demands for greater bandwidth.

3. Advantages of GPON:
GPON supports Triple-Play service, providing competitive all service solution
GPON support high bandwidth transmission to satisfy the requirements of high bandwidth services like IPTV and line TV broadcast
GPON support the long reach service coverage to overcome the obstacle of the access technology over twisted pairs cables and reduce the network nodes
With complete standards and high technical requirements, GPON supports integrated services in a good way

4. Services Included in Package:
Unlimited On-net Voice Calls
Unlimited data download
No charges of IPTV MRC (Excluding VOD & STB)
Mobile Calls at Rs. 1.25/minute
Free UPS
Coverage Areas:
Currently PTCL offering GPON in Lahore (Gulberg), Karachi (Cantt), Islamabad (F-11) and (IBA-1 only in Bahria Golf City, Express Way Murree)

5. INSTALLATION/ UP FRONT CHARGES
Tariff Details
GPON PACKAGE
MONTHLY CHARGES (RS.)
INSTALLATION/ UP FRONT CHARGES
4Mbps
2500
Option 1:
8Mbps
7000
Rs onetime
12Mbps
9000
16Mbps
11000
Option 2:
20Mbps
13000
Rs Upfront + Rs per month for 12 months
50Mbps
15000
100Mbps
20000

6. Important Notes: Services available on Fiber Connection Only.
Technology used in GPON is FTTH (fiber to the home)
FTTH means that fiber cable laid from exchange to customer premises
Existing ADSL customers can convert their connection to GPON free of cost
Free DSL backup for one month (Customers 1 month DSL charges will be waived off)

7. FAQ’s
Q: In case damaged/faulty/lost of modem & ONT, what charges will be charged from customer in GPON? Ans: Rs /- onetime will be charged to the customer for provisioning of new GPON ONT. Q: What is mean by “Free DSL backup for one month (Customers 1 month DSL charges will be waived off)” Ans: It means that one month package charges of his existing DSL connection will not apply. After that it’s his own choice to continue for both GPON & DSL at the same time or keep one (both charged).

8. Q: How PTCL will provide free UPS to customer & what accessories will provide to customer with UPS i.e. batteries? Ans: UPS (with internal built in batteries) is for GPON ONT and its related equipment only. It is subject to availability of stocks. Q: How current GPON customers get free UPS? What will the TAT for the deliverance of UPS to Existing customers Ans: Ideally, it will be provided at the time of GPON installation but keep in mind that we have a limited stock so regions are authorized to provide UPS to the customer if available. Q: For installation Charges in option2 will customer submit the security check of to GM Finance or not? Ans: Yes.

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