CASE STUDY
Partnership to savour
Deutsche Glasfaser, which was looking to
establish an ultra-fast broadband network
across all regions of the country, adopted
Emtelle’s innovative approach in overcoming
technical and financial challenges. A world
leader in blown fibre technology, Emtelle,
has experience in deploying its lightweight,
reliable and robust infrastructure system
based on microducts in a number of diverse
and challenging projects across the globe.
Deutsche Glasfaser selected Emtelle as the
primary and sole solution provider over two
other tier-1 fibre optic competitors for its
range of solutions which are 100% quality
checked and battle-tested, its high-quality
fibre and cabling end-to-end solution and
its competitive pricing.
The partnership led to Deutsche Glasfaser
deploying Emtelle’s complete passive
FibreFlow solution and Multifu to support its
rapid network expansion. Utilising Emtelle’s
enhanced 4mm tube bundles with the use of
its 12 and 24-way Multifu, Emtelle’s solution
is easy to install and assemble, increases
rollout speeds, reduces skills requirements
and minimises installation times. From day
one, Emtelle Multifu – the pre-installed
fibre solution – ensured a cost reduction for
Deutsche Glasfaser as there was no blowing
or splicing required and it increased the
number of homes connected ready for take
up from day one. Operators are no longer
fazed with increased expense as Multifu
has lower upgrade and maintenance costs
for the lifetime of the network and can be
adapted for low-cost construction
techniques such as narrow trench and
shallow depth burial.
Emtelle’s FibreFlow solution incorporates
microducts from 3mm to 20mm with fibre
counts from 2 –432 and a range of fibre
bundles and cables which can be blown into
Emtelle microducts. A range of customer
entry systems, termination boxes and
patchcords complements the delivery of the
home package of Emtelle’s solution.
Easily accessed and configured to drop
directly to the home or business, Emtelle’s
RTRYVA solution – which is a highly flexible
duct system that can be accessed at any
point along its length – and 7mm tube
bundles have been supplied to support the
network upgrade in certain areas. Emtelle’s
10/6mm solutions meets the requirements
and covers the government funded areas
of the project.
With Deutsche Glasfaser being an
established and fast-growing FTTH
network provider in Germany, Emtelle’s
solutions have already been deployed in
Germany’s largest state and progressed in
western Germany. Plans are set to continue
deployments in the north before addressing
eastern Germany. With Emtelle having
secure and growing capabilities at its
manufacturing facility in central Germany
and a knowledgeable sales team that covers
the entire country, it made the perfect
foundation for Deutsche Glasfaser and
Emtelle to build on their already
prosperous partnership.
Emtelle is aiming to make significant
progress in Germany and further afield
throughout Europe, with plans to extend site
capacity and solution offerings.
Meeting the needs of the future
With consumer demands rising with the
growth of bandwidth-hungry applications,
providers are in need of solutions that can
satisfy this craving for years to come.
Allinq Networks GmbH is a general
contractor for Deutsche Glasfaser and
therefore responsible for planning,
installation (civil engineering and house
connections) and documentation
of the networks.
Jon Pijnacker, CEO of Allinq Networks
GmbH, offers a deeper insight into why
the customer, Deutsche Glasfaser,
selected Emtelle’s offering and some
of the benefits produced.
Why did Deutsche Glasfaser choose
to work with Emtelle?
One of the most important points for Allinq
Networks GmbH was to have a complete
solution, and Emtelle offers full system
solutions with system warranty for Allinq and
Deutsche Glasfaser. We needed one-stopshopping
and the compatibility for tested
and certified cables with microducts.
We have great support from Emtelle’s sales
team and its ability to provide installation
training is especially important because of
the market growth and the need for more
labour and more training.
What were the benefits to
infrastructure operations and to
your customers?
During COVID-19, the end-users required
an important fast broadband connection
like never before. The home office is getting
more and more state-of-the-art, especially
in rural areas where a lot of customers ask
for a FTTH connection as they are aware
that video calls or sharing large files isn’t
possible without ultrafast broadband.
How has Emtelle helped to futureproof
the company?
Allinq demands constant development
and adaptation to new technologies,
and Emtelle developed some customised
solutions together with Allinq. Products
have to be fail-proof during installation
to guarantee a future-proof network and
Emtelle always aims to develop high-class
products that are easy to understand and
install. Its full solution package is very
helpful as customers need it to be flexible
for the future – not only ducts or single
components. Emtelle is one of the only full
system suppliers in Europe and its factory in
Erfurt, Germany, is seen as a positive for
the future as it guarantees flexibility and
reliable supply.
How much of the deployment has
been completed so far?
In 2019, 15,000 households for Deutsche
Glasfaser were completed, with a further
3,000 households from other carriers.
Therefore, 18,000 in total (mostly rural
which provided a 300km backbone
through Germany. A further 20,000
households are planned to be completed
in Germany in 2020. •
DURING COVID-19, THE END-USERS
REQUIRED AN IMPORTANT FAST
BROADBAND CONNECTION LIKE
NEVER BEFORE.
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