The integration of ethernet passive optical networks (EPONs) and IEEE 802.16 has been
lately presented as a promising candidate for next-generation broadband access. This …

In WDM all-optical networks where electrical regeneration is not available, physical
impairments due to propagation in the fibers, amplifier noise, and leaks between channels …

Hybrid fiber-wireless (FiWi) access networks aim at combining the huge amount of available
bandwidth of optical networks and the ubiquity and mobility of wireless access networks with …

This article discusses and clarifies the issues and technologies for the next-generation
energy efficient optical access network from the viewpoints of its mid-term upgrade and long …

Dynamic bandwidth allocation (DBA) is one of the key issues for the current (1G) and next-
generation (10G) Ethernet-based passive optical network (EPON) systems. We present a …

Optical wireless communication provides data transmission at high speeds which can satisfy
the increasing demands for connecting a massive number of devices to the Internet. In this …

Sixth generation (6G) wireless technology, which is the next giant leap in the evolution of
wireless communication, has been gaining great interest from academia, industry, and the …

Ethernet Passive Optical Networks (EPONs) are considered the most promising solutions for
upgrading the current congested access networks to enable the delivery of broadband …

Energy efficiency and green communications have become well-established themes for next-
generation communications systems, with specific regard to reducing carbon footprint …

Optical/wireless convergence has become of particular interest recently because a
combined radio wireless and optical wired network has the potential to provide both mobility …