network infrastructure provider CommScope developed the FTTH ePlanner. Tis is a UK-specific planning


tool designed to guide network designers through the steps and decisions involved in the network planning process. Te ePlanner helps engineers to


quickly identify the best network design topology for any project. At the end of the process, the tool can be used to help the project team create a detailed bill of materials. Engineers provide input


regarding demography type and density, take-up rate business case and any infrastructure constraints. Te tool can then walk them through the design aspects that need to be considered, and


own copy, and then set up a video meeting with the architect and the chief engineer of that particular ISP. ‘We would also work in


conjunction with CommScope,’ said Mills. ‘Tey’ve got around 40 to 50 years of experience in building networks and they are also aware of the more specialist products that they’re bringing to the market, that they have developed for certain ISPs.’ Tis specialism is an area in


which the ePlanner helps Mills ensure they can offer their individual customers exactly the right solution for their individual business. Mills explained: ‘Tere is a commonality between the ISPs building the networks, but


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explains the available options and the pros and cons of each. Te completely virtual ePlanner also considers any key regulatory and standards-based requirements that could affect the design. Te goal is to help the altnets reduce the amount of time and cost involved in developing and deploying their networks.


Quality street As a partner to CommScope, Mills is able to use the ePlanner to help deliver its end-to-end solution package to customers. Mills explained: ‘CommScope


is known as the quality brand in the market. It’s a high-quality, reliable system and with the ePlanner in operation you can tailor it and make it a very cost-effective solution for your customer’s business. It’s very easy to use, as it breaks down into three components: inside plant, outside plant, and then customer connection.’ In terms of how Mills puts the


ePlanner to use, the first step is to have the customer download their


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they’ve also all got something different about them, which can make it very difficult to be sure that you’re stocking the right product. CommScope has the most comprehensive range in the business. Tat’s the reason we partner with them. Te ePlanner gives another dimension and it’s something that other connectivity manufacturers can’t offer. ’It is probably the first tool that


we use when we’re being asked to consider a network!’ For Mills, the ePlanner is also


something of an affirmation that the company has selected the right connectivity partner, fiting in perfectly with its ‘end-to-end’ promise to customers. ‘From our point of view,’ he said, ‘it fits in really well with the complete package because we’ve built up a massive range of PIA products. So we can offer – with CommScope’s help – the complete solution. We can kit out that solution,


from engineers’ tools to the joints and the infrastructure products, so it works very well and it is a good association with CommScope.’ n


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CommScope FTTH network planning tools are specifically designed to guide UK AltNets through the design, selection, and identification of the necessary components for your new, future-proof fibre networks. The FTTH network design overview explains the pros and cons of available technologies and solutions. The FTTH network ePlanner presents 17 ready to implement network topologies from the central office to MDU plus a selection of most common products for each topology, so you can easily create your BOM and speed up your time to market.


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