PLDT Inc. has revealed a country first with the completion of tests of 50G Passive Optical Network (50GPON) technology, the latest iteration of Passive Optical Network (PON).
The upgrade will ultimately enable the telco to deliver speeds of up to 50Gbps, compared to 2.5Gbps for GPON and 10Gbps for XGS PON. In a short statement it noted: ‘While we have been offering boosted speeds to our customers even before the pandemic, this new technology further ensures that we can provide the best and fastest service to homes nationwide’.
Source: https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2024/01/05/pldt-claims-a-first-with-50gpon-demo/