Actual telecommunications research topics are focusing on cloud-based Virtual Network Functions (VNFs). Less attention is given to the capacity expansion and optimization of existing Physical Network Functions. However, ...

The paper discusses availability of Gigabit/s (Gbps) fiber-optical access that are extended with E-band millimeter-wave (mmW) radio. Calculation method is shown for fixed fiber-wireless system, in which ‘fiber-like’ SLA ...