FTTH network lifecycle testing

Making an impact on OPEX and brand

Real results from FTTH process automation driving efficiency:

97%

less manager time for job & COP creation

From 8 h to 30 min

US FTTH wholesale operator

Up to 90%

faster test process time per neighborhood

from 2-4 weeks to 2-4 days

CityFibre
UK FTTH wholesale operator

66%

less truck rolls from failed activations

From 30% to <10% thanks to enforced compliance during activation

Major U.S. cable operator

Pitfalls of conventional FTTH deployment

Too often, operators rely on traditional testing and validation methods that are not interconnected. With the following inefficiencies, operators struggle with wasted resources, increased OPEX, and slower time to revenue:

High activation failure rates

Inadequate testing during the build phase results in failure rates reaching up to 30%, incurring costly truck rolls and customer churn.

Manual, error-prone processes

Manual data entry and siloed testing procedures in the field lead to inconsistencies and inefficiencies.

Lack of real-time visibility

Delays in test data availability prevent project managers from tracking network progress, validating MoP compliance and ensuring alignment with contractors.

Workforce turnover and training gaps

A constantly shifting workforce means costly onboarding and inconsistent testing quality.

Network degradation prior to Activation

Unchecked fiber between construction and service activation leads to performance issues that can impact reliability and customer satisfaction.

A stepwise, scalable and automated approach to FTTH test and monitoring

EXFO’s FTTH Lifecycle Solution brings stepwise automation, combining best-in-class field testing, cloud-hosted automation via EXFO Exchange, and remote fiber testing to streamline every phase—from construction to activation and beyond.

Greater long-term value is unlocked as field test results flow into EXFO Exchange, which can be integrated with third-party systems like panning and inventory tools (e.g., IQGEO), and further amplified with passive probes in the live network for continuous, automated visibility—all at your own pace.

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Why EXFO’s FTTH Lifecycle Solution?

Purpose-built for FTTH

EXFO’s test instruments and cloud ecosystem are designed for fiber networks, ensuring superior accuracy and efficiency.

Scalable at your pace

Whether starting with simple pass/fail automation or full process automation, EXFO allows you to evolve at your own speed.

Seamless field-to-cloud integration

EXFO Exchange unifies field testing, remote monitoring, and cloud-based analytics into a single ecosystem.

Global leader in fiber testing

With decades of expertise, EXFO is the trusted partner for network operators worldwide.

The value of RFTM and EXFO Exchange: A real-time digital twin of your network

An as-built visual confirmation of a completed as-planned connection isn’t enough. You also need an as-performed dataset—proof of how well the link was built. This captures quality at birth, serving as a digital birth certificate for each connection. With EXFO’s FTTH Lifecycle Solution, every test result is automatically recorded, timestamped, and linked to the physical network, creating a continuously updated digital twin via IQGeo.

This as-performed dataset provides clear evidence that a link is service-ready and includes baseline performance metrics critical for maintenance and lifecycle optimization. The closed-loop process ensures every test enhances a rich, actionable dataset to: