In a fiber-optic backboneBackbone This term refers to a very high-speed network that connects other networks. For example, the Open Fiber backbone connects the cities covered by the service. Another example are Internet backbones that connect national networks and allow users in each country to see any site located in another part of the world., in order to improve the use of optical resources and increase data transmission speed, the total capacity is divided into a number of adjacent channels, each capable of transporting from 10 Gigabits to 40 Gigabits, up to a maximum of 100 Gigabits. This approach is referred to as Fixed-Grid. In a networkNetwork In computer language, the term network defines a set of hardware and software devices which, when linked together, enable the exchange and sharing of resources, data or information. In a computer network, the devices that generate, route and terminate data are called network nodes. with Flex-Grid technology, adjacent channels can be combined to achieve arbitrary transmission capacities of up to 1 Terabit. This makes it possible to dynamically increase the capacity of the backbone based on end-user bandwidth demand.
24.04.25
Open Fiber World
Open Factory, the laboratory for future technologies
An innovative research center that brings together the entire Italian fiber optic communication networkNetwork In computer language, the term network defines a set of hardware and software devices which, when linked together, enable the exchange and sharing of resources, data or information. In a computer network, the devices that generate, route and terminate data are […]
28.03.25
Tecnology and Innovation
Connected schools: a key to reducing the digital divide
Modern education is increasingly connected and digital, an evolution that opens new opportunities for students and teachers while also presenting challenges related to access and connectivity quality. A reliable, ultra-fast networkNetwork In computer language, the term network defines a set of hardware and software devices which, when linked together, enable the exchange and sharing of […]
28.03.25
Tecnology and Innovation
Fiber optics, IoT, and BIM: construction sites go digital
The digital transition is bringing a wave of innovation to the construction sector thanks to technologies like IoTIoT The ‘Internet of things’ is the idea of networking any device with a power button. Paradoxically, this can be anything, from mobile phones to coffee machines, washing machines, refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, headphones, lamps, and wearable devices. This […]
28.02.25
Tecnology and Innovation
Fiber Optics in Theaters: how Film Distribution is Changing
Film distribution has abandoned traditional film reels and physical hard drives in favor of ultra-broadbandBroadband The term broadband, in telecommunications, generally refers to the transmission and reception of information data at a connection speed of over 144 kb/s. Broadband organises different channels, conveying different content in the form of data, such as Internet radio, animation, […]
26.01.25
Tecnology and Innovation
FTTH fiber optics in the era of clean energy
On International Clean Energy Day, Open Fiber highlights the role that technology plays in the green transition. FTTHFTTH “Fiber to the Home” is the technology that connects POPs, located in exchanges, to end users’ property units with fiber optics. (“Fiber to the Home”) networks not only arethe most energy-efficient infrastructures, but they are also a […]