VIAVI Solutions: Optimeter

March 23, 2021
VIAVI's Optimeter is a brand-new optical fiber meter specifically developed to address the challenges faced with PON/FTTH customer installs.
VIAVI's Optimeter is a brand-new optical fiber meter specifically developed to address the challenges faced with PON/FTTH customer installs. The instrument delivers full certification of the last-mile drop installation and turn-up with on-the-go troubleshooting to improve first time install success rate while reducing unnecessary handovers, drop fiber replacements and repeat truck rolls, according to the company.

Judge’s comment: “This is a solid product serving an important role in the network, which earns a 3.0 starting point. There are many unique features that set it apart from other similar offerings, earning a 3.5. The splitter connection check is innovative, warranting a 4.0."

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