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PON: Internet access without power for up to 72 hours

How to connect PON technology

Experts: Yurii Matsyk

This educational series introduces the advantages of PON fiber optic Internet technology, which allows the Internet to work for up to 72 hours during power outages. 


The series explains the basic principles of the technology, its practical application, connection, and economic aspects. You will learn how PON technology works and how its infrastructure is built. You will also get step-by-step recommendations on how to check the technical readiness of your home, choose equipment, evaluate a provider, and avoid common mistakes. 

The educational series “PON: Internet access without power for up to 72 hours” was produced within the framework of the Digital Transformation Activity, with support from USAID and UK Dev.
The creation of this series was made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the sole responsibility of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.
This educational series has been funded by the UK International Development from the UK Government; however, the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the UK government's official policies.

 

 

 

 

Format:
Education series
EKTS:
0.1
Languages:
Ukrainian
Topic:
Regional CDTOs
For:
for active citizens, for new job seekers, for new profession, for adults
Skills:

HARD: Analyzing the optimal costs of PON connection, Defining the required skills of a PON technician, Defining the steps to connect a PON, Determining the premises technical requirements for PON, Determining the right equipment for PON connection, Distinguishing between cable and fiber optic Internet, Distinguishing between fixed and mobile Internet, Distinguishing Internet technologies, Identifying home Internet technologies, Identifying PON technology

Program

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Episode 1. Internet technologies overview and the advantages of PON

General information about PON as well as other Internet technologies: FTTx, DOCCIS, etc. Modern Internet technologies are also mentioned, but they are less economicaly viable and more energy-dependent: FTTx, Starlink.
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Episode 2. How PON works

Home fiber optic internet technology in more detail. Explanation of the difference between fixed and mobile Internet. Description of the PON infrastructure building peculiarities and why it requires less electricity.
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Episode 3. How to connect PON at home

How to find out what kind of Internet you have at home now - what to do and where to go. If you do decide to switch to PON technology, there are recommendations on how to find a provider, what steps to take, what to buy, and what common mistakes users make.

Invited experts

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Yurii Matsyk

Director of the Broadband Infrastructure Department of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine

Partners

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USAID

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UK International Development

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Eurasia Foundation

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BRDO