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Evaluating Effectiveness of Implementing G.fast Technology in Ukraine’s Broadband Access Networks

Authors

  • Vitaliy Balashov State University of Intelligent Technologies and Telecommunications, Odessa, Ukraine
  • Vasyl Oreshkov State University of Intelligent Technologies and Telecommunications, Odessa, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9796-0216
  • Iryna Barba State University of Intelligent Technologies and Telecommunications, Odessa, Ukraine
  • Dmytro Stelya State University of Intelligent Technologies and Telecommunications, Odessa, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7330-6261
  • Ihor Makarov State University of Intelligent Technologies and Telecommunications, Odessa, Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26636/jtit.2025.3.2127

Keywords:

broadband access, interference, multi-pair TPP cables, transmission rate, UTP Cat. 5e cable, vectoring

Abstract

The article examines the feasibility of implementing the G.fast technology in the process of modernizing fixed broadband access networks operated in Ukraine. An analysis of international experience in the field and of national broadband development strategies is provided. The data rates achievable by G.fast transmission systems relying on profile 106a over multi-pair TPP and UTP Cat. 5e cables are evaluated, with intrasystem interference and crosstalk taken into consideration as well. The effectiveness of applying the vectoring crosstalk compensation system to increase G.fast transmission rates is assessed. Based on the research results, recommendations are formulated for the effective deployment of G.fast in Ukraine's broadband access networks.

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V. Balashov, V. Oreshkov, I. Barba, D. Stelya, and I. Makarov, “Evaluating Effectiveness of Implementing G.fast Technology in Ukraine’s Broadband Access Networks”, JTIT, vol. 101, no. 3, pp. 8–15, Jul. 2025, doi: 10.26636/jtit.2025.3.2127.

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