High-speed home Internet via GPON. New confrontation between giants

The constant development of technology makes it possible to connect the Internet to apartments at ever higher speeds. One of the methods of such connection is Gpon technology, which is also offered by Rostelecom.

Gpon – general job description

Passive optical technologies (Pon) appeared not very long ago, but are confidently replacing traditional ways organizing Internet access using copper cables. Optical cable has huge advantages over copper cable:

The "G" prefix assumes that the connection is at gigabit speed. This technology is called passive because there is no active network equipment between the provider’s node and the end consumer, and the optics are laid directly into the client’s apartment.

No equipment is required, because the length of the optical cable without additional signal amplification is up to 20 km, and in the near future developments are underway to increase the line to 60 km.

The connection can be carried out in synchronous and asynchronous modes. Typically, providers prefer asynchronous mode. Maximum speed limited to 2.5 Gb/s for reception, and 1.25 Gb/s for information transmission.

The principle of connecting to Rostelecom

In order to connect, a future subscriber must contact the nearest Rostelecom office and leave a request. You can connect one or more services to choose from:

Internet;
City (landline) telephony;
IP television.

Any connection to a provider via wire requires additional costs.

Those clients who have previously been connected to Rostelecom using ADSL technology know this from their own experience; new subscribers will be told about this when submitting an application.

The main difficulty is the installation of the cable, which, due to its specific qualities, is not advisable to bend too much, so usually all equipment is installed in the hallway. The equipment includes a special ONT router designed to work in fiber-optic networks, which can be rented directly from a provider or purchased independently. It is advisable that an electrical outlet be installed in the hallway. End devices are connected via regular twisted pair Ethernet or via WiFi.

Gpon network diagram provided by the provider Rostelecom.

After technical issues have been agreed upon with the client, a router has been purchased, and a service agreement is concluded. The cable is being installed, laid, and the router is configured.

Setting up connection equipment

If the router is purchased or rented from Rostelecom, then its initial configuration is performed during installation directly by Rostelecom employees. In cases where the subscriber is purchasing a router himself or he already has equipment, the configuration options may vary depending on the model and manufacturer of the network equipment, as well as on its capabilities. You can find plenty of information on the Internet with step by step instructions, which you can use to configure it yourself.

Rostelecom offers its customers several models of ONT devices, one of which is G PON ONT RFT620. This is a fairly successful and universal model that allows you to connect up to 4 devices to the LAN, and an unlimited number via wireless technology, it is possible to watch streaming television, and connect up to 2 landline phones.

All settings are made via the web configurator. To do this, you need to type the address “192.168.1.254” in the browser and enter the user name and password: user/user. There is no need to enter any Internet settings; this has already been done by the provider. You just need to configure your home network to suit your needs:

enable the WiFi wireless module;
change security settings;
set static or dynamic IP addresses, etc.

Services and packages

Rostelecom offers its customers many different options and service packages, the most popular of which are the following:

home Internet via fiber optic line with selectable connection speed;
interactive television with more than 160 channels;
home landline phone, with the ability to choose a call tariff;
mobile telephony;
ONT router rental at a low price.

All these services can be selected separately or combined into packages. The monthly subscription fee will depend on your choice. The company holds constant promotions and discounts, information about which can be found on their portal. Also, for each region the price for services is different.

Pros and cons of connecting using Gpon technology

Connecting via GPON, like any other method, has its positive and negative sides. The positive ones include the following:

The cable is pulled directly between the provider's PBX and into the user's apartment, i.e. There are no intermediate nodes, which significantly increases the speed of information transfer and signal stability.
The signal in a fiber optic cable is transmitted not by electrical impulses, but by light impulses. This means that there is no risk of injury from electric shock at all.
Possibility to connect several services at once through one ONT device.

There are, of course, disadvantages to this connection method:

The optical cable is very susceptible to sharp bends, which means that it will be difficult to route it around the apartment to distant rooms. It is also not recommended to place furniture and other heavy objects on the cable.
Although there is nothing valuable for sale in the cable, main lines and wiring in entrances are constantly under threat from vandals.
The cable does not transmit electricity, which is why animals are of increased interest in it. It is advisable to hide it in a box.

Gpon is one of the data transfer methods characterized by high speed. The process is carried out using fiber optic cable. Thanks to new technologies, less energy is spent on information transfer. The process speed is 1 GB per second. At the same time, it becomes possible to connect digital TV, the Internet, and IP telephony.

Moscow city telephone network or MGTS is a company engaged in the telecommunications sector. Provides services for clients living in Moscow and the region.

Making an offer for installation digital television MGTS provides:

Internet access at a speed of 1GB per second, which is significantly higher than the movement of information over a metal cable.
Broadcast TV programs on multiple monitors with HD resolution.
IP telephony. Using this service, clients have the opportunity to make calls and organize conference calls. Incoming call forwarding service and automatic dialing of subscriber numbers. The landline telephone number is retained by the subscriber.
Communication without interruptions or interference. The distribution unit is located in the apartment, which allows you to control its safety and the absence of external interference.

Disadvantage of using the service:

Dependence on electricity. Turning off the lights leads to loss of network, TV and phone;
ONT - the modem must be placed in the corridor, near the front door. This makes repair work somewhat difficult;
Fragile fiber optic cable.

MGTS cable television is not yet available in all areas of the Moscow region.

Tariffs for MGTS television

Today MTGS offers two main tariffs for connecting digital TV:

Base. The monthly subscription fee is 145 rubles + 99 rubles for renting a television set-top box. The channels are chosen by the client: educational, broadcast, sports, etc. It is possible to order additional TV packages offered on the website.
Nothing extra. The cost of the package per month is 300 rubles. The attachment is provided free of charge. The peculiarity of the tariff is the set of programs. The most popular and in-demand channels are collected here (40 federal channels, 28 in HD quality).

Many people choose the basic package for MGTS television. You can always switch to other tariff plans that will meet the requirements of the whole family.

Promotions and advantageous packages

MGTS always pleases its customers with interesting promotions and profitable offers.

On the eve of summer and holidays, the company offers new subscribers a favorable tariff with the network and TV. Speed 80 Mbt/sec. 79 digital channels, including 7 HD quality. The cost of the subscription fee is 299 rubles. The price will not change.

For those who decide to use MGTS services for the first time, the company offers the “Unique Forever” package, which includes 79 programs (7 channels in HD), 90 Mbt/sec Internet. Monthly payment 409 rubles. The set-top box is provided free of charge.

For those who are already with the Moscow Telecommunications Company and for those who are still thinking, we offer the “Accelerating the Internet” Tariff. Information transmission speed up to 150 Mbt/sec, 79 TV programs. The connection is made using a fiber optic cable. Every month a fee of 549 rubles is paid. + 99 rub. for a TV set-top box.

For new subscribers “Beneficial Package”. Internet 150 Mbt/sec, 79 channels, mobile connection And samsung phone Galaxy J2 - ruble per month. The cost of the service provided is 800 rubles. for 30 days.

You can view other offers on the MGTS website

In addition to services cellular communications MTS company provides home Internet and television. Internet and digital TV services are provided by MGTS (PJSC Moscow City Telephone Network). MTS and MGTS have combined services in the Moscow region to create a unique multi-service operator.

Home Internet and MTS TV provide unlimited Internet access at speeds of up to 500 Mbit/s using the latest GPON technology, which is many times superior to ADSL technology. By connecting to one of MGTS tariffs you receive a fiber optic cable to your apartment with the ability bandwidth up to 1 Gb/sec. GPON is a broadband multi-service access network where high-quality Internet, telephony and television services are provided over one cable.

As part of this review, we will tell you what home Internet and MTS TV are, what features they have and how to connect them. The purpose of this article is to give you a complete understanding of MGTS services and GPON technology. On the company’s official website you can find information exclusively about the benefits of the services, but we will try to tell you about all the pitfalls.

Home Internet from MGTS

inferior to home Internet from MGTS in all respects. In fact, it’s even difficult to compare them, because the difference in quality and speed is simply colossal. The GPON optical channel guarantees communication without interference and failures on highest speed. Theoretically, the maximum speed can reach 1 Gbit/s. MGTS tariffs provide speeds from 30 Mbit/s to 500 Mbit/s.

Advantages of MTS (MGTS) home Internet:

Unlimited Internet access at speeds up to 500 Mbit/s;
Large selection of tariffs: Internet from 300 rubles to 1900 rubles per month with speeds from 30 Mbit/s to 500 Mbit/s;
A modem with Wi-Fi function is provided free of charge;
Personal fiber optic cable to the apartment at no additional cost;
Constant promotions and the opportunity to receive a substantial discount;
Comfortable Personal Area MGTS subscriber.

Home Internet and MTS TV have many undoubted advantages. You don’t have to pay for an Internet connection or buy a router; you just need to pay one of the tariffs. As for tariff plans, there is plenty to choose from. The cheapest tariff provides a subscription fee of 300 rubles/month. For this money you get unlimited home Internet MGTS at a speed of 30 Mbit/s. If this speed is not enough for you, you can choose a tariff plan with the optimal price and Internet speed for you. The most expensive tariff will cost 1,900 rubles/month, but you will receive Internet at a speed of 500 Mbit/s. Below is detailed information at all rates.

Tariffs for home Internet MTS:

“Internet GPON – 30 Mbit/s” - from 300 to 400 rubles/month;
“Internet GPON – 60 Mbit/s” - from 450 to 500 rubles/month;
“Internet GPON – 100 Mbit/s” - from 600 to 700 rubles/month;
“Internet GPON – 200 Mbit/s” - from 900 to 1200 rubles/month;
“Internet GPON – 350 Mbit/s” - from 1100 to 1400 rubles/month;
“Internet GPON – 500 Mbit/s” - from 1600 to 1900 rubles/month.

The exact amount of the subscription fee depends on the additional features connected and whether you are an MGTS client or not ( for subscribers MGTS telephony monthly payment will be less). Wi-Fi modem use is provided free of charge on all tariffs. Also, regardless of the tariff plan, the subscriber receives a free “Basic” TV package. All tariffs are subject to the “Pay later” payment system, which allows you to use the service even if negative balance. It is also worth mentioning the existence of the “Home-Lite” tariff, which provides daily payment. Maximum speed at this tariff plan is 50 Mbit/s, while the subscription fee is 30 rubles per day.

After reading the above information, you may get the impression that MTS home Internet and TV are the best on the market and have no competitors. If you study MGTS services more in-depth and experience them in practice, the first impression may change. Nobody says that home Internet from MGTS is bad. We are just trying to convey to you that any product from operators implies the presence of pitfalls and you should be aware of their existence before using the service.

Features of home Internet from MGTS:

If you want to terminate the contract early (up to 24 months), you will have to pay rent for the equipment provided by the provider.
In case of termination of the contract before a year after its conclusion, the subscriber is obliged to pay a penalty, the amount of which depends on numerous factors (known only to MTS).
Home Internet and MTS TV are provided free of charge and there is no need to pay for laying cable in the apartment, but for subscribers without MGTS telephony, the monthly subscription fee will be higher. That is, you still pay for the Internet connection, but in installments.
Despite the promised high-quality and high-speed Internet, many subscribers leave reviews about periodic failures. There are also a lot of comments online about terrible technical support.

Of course, these are not all the features of home Internet from MGTS. We have provided only the most common information. If you have anything to add, please leave a comment.

MTS Television

The previously discussed MGTS tariffs by default provide for the “Basic” TV package. If you need more, then connect your home TV from MTS. Thanks to the “Personal TV” system, you can choose the channels you want to watch and not overpay for unnecessary things. To make MTS television even better, you can use additional services.

By connecting home TV from MTS you get:

Personal channel selection system;
More than 230 popular television channels;
Excellent picture and sound;
Optimal and flexible tariffs;
Convenient management of TV services;
Ability to independently determine the list of channels;
Wi-Fi router with support for digital television and TV decoder for rent (99 rubles/month);
Possibility of connecting to digital TV up to 3 TVs in one apartment.

To connect to digital TV you need to become an MGTS subscriber. The Basic TV package includes 131 channels and will cost you 145 rubles/month. You can also subscribe to the “Nothing Extra” package, which includes only the most popular channels (64 channels, 28 of them HD). The cost of such a package is 300 rubles per month. It is possible to connect additional TV packages (12 packages). You can connect to the “Personal TV” service and independently choose the channels you want to watch (from 1 ruble per month per channel).

Since 2015, MTS home television is no longer provided based on ADSL technology. Connecting Home Internet and Home TV services is only possible using GPON technology.

How to connect home Internet and MTS TV

After the merger of MTS and MGTS, connecting home Internet and television began using GPON technology. We have already talked about what kind of technology this is and there is no point in returning to this question. Its advantage over ADSL is obvious. MTS is the only telecommunications company
which offers its subscribers home services
Internet and Digital TV with connection to networks
GPON from MGTS. The ONT modem required for connection is installed in Moscow apartments free of charge, which allows you to connect additional services remotely. The modem already has built-in Wi-Fi. The cable will be installed in your apartment free of charge, even if you are not an MGTS subscriber.

To connect your home Internet and MTS TV, you need to submit an application for connection of services. This can be done on the MTS or MGTS website. In the application you need to indicate the service for connection, several possible (Internet, telephone, television, mobile communications). You also need to indicate your full name. and contact phone number. You can also connect to the Internet from MTS using GPON technology by calling 8-495-636-0-636. The connection will be made by a technician who will run a cable into the apartment and connect the equipment. It is difficult to say how long it will take to connect your home Internet and MTS television. Some people get connected the very next day, while others have to wait a whole month.

Today, providing Internet access using GPON technology is one of the most progressive connection methods, since, unlike many others, it allows you to get the highest Internet connection speeds, and modern fiber optic lines are high-tech and reliable, which allows you to receive uninterrupted communication. Unfortunately, not many providers in Russia provide connections using this technology. One of the leading Internet providers via GPON is Rostelecom. In this article we will look at key features connecting equipment via optical line.

Brief overview of GPON technology

GPON is a technology that allows you to access services: Internet, VOIP telephony and digital television over an optical line. All these services are connected using one optical cable, which is routed directly into the apartment.

When connecting via GPON, the following network equipment is used: OLT (optical line terminal), which is installed at the provider’s stations, and ONT (network terminal, which is installed in the subscriber’s apartment).

There is only one optical cable in the apartment, and all communications indoors are carried out by connecting subscriber devices (Wi-Fi routers, computers, set-top boxes, telephone sets) via network cables to the ONT itself.

Pros and cons of GPON technology

The advantages include the following:

One wire in the apartment is convenient. GPON routers from Rostelecom support the ability to connect all devices without creating inconvenience when building a network inside an apartment.
The Internet connection speed is much faster than most other technologies.
Network operation does not depend on weather conditions.
High quality digital television and telephony.
The use of modern ONT models allows you to reduce the number of simultaneously connected devices, as it supports wireless network operation.

But this technology also has disadvantages:

Optical fiber is quite fragile and can be easily damaged during repairs or careless handling.
If alarm, telephony or other important services are connected, it is better to take care of an uninterruptible power supply for the terminal.
The possibilities of carrying out optics into old houses are limited and private sector.
Optical terminals are not commercially available, so, for example, GPON ONT from Rostelecom cannot be replaced independently in the event of a breakdown. However, the provider has a technical service that repairs and replaces worn-out equipment.

Rostelecom and optical lines

GPON connection from Rostelecom is the most common situation in Russia, since other providers are not so actively developing in this area.

Now connection via an optical line has become available in almost all major cities, regional centers are actively connecting, and network modernization is reaching even remote settlements and small villages.

This is a very young technology, watching how it develops, one can see serious prospects, the coverage of connected territories is constantly increasing.

The state of optical networks is at high level, since this new technology, and as part of the GPON connection, Rostelecom uses high-quality equipment that has passed international certification.

A few words about optical terminals

Since the optical terminal or ONT (Optical Network Terminal) is the main network equipment used when connecting the Internet via GPON from Rostelecom, let’s take a closer look at these devices.

So, an optical terminal is network equipment to which a cable is connected that enters the apartment from the outside. It is equipped with several LAN ports, a fiber optic input, and in some cases a built-in Wi-Fi module and antennas. It is most convenient to place the ONT near the entrance to the apartment and not leave a long cable leading to it, since the optics are very easy to damage, and replacing them is a very labor-intensive process.

Models of GPON terminals from Rostelecom

Optical terminals from the following manufacturers are used:

Huawei;
Atron;
Sagecom;
Sercomm.

Some GPON terminals from Rostelecom are equipped with a Wi-Fi router function, while others perform the functions of a PON socket with two or four ports, then to connect via a wireless network you will need to connect an additional router.

These models have proven themselves in use, the range of connected devices is constantly expanding, and new features are being introduced. For example, ONTs that can operate with a wireless network range of 5 HGz were recently put into operation. For example, one of the devices that supports this feature from Rostelecom is GPON ONT RV6699.

There are different opinions on what is better: using an ONT with a built-in Wi-Fi module or connecting a separate router. ONTs, which are provided by Rostelecom, meet most user requirements, the coverage area is sufficient for most apartments, and the speed over the wireless network usually reaches average values. If you have increased requirements for working over a wireless network, the connection is very stable a large number of devices or a large apartment, it makes sense to purchase a more powerful router.

How to configure equipment when connected via GPON?

GPON setup at Rostelecom, is not performed by the user, only the ability to configure a wireless network on some terminals is available. Administrative rights There are no access to ONT due to the specific operation of the equipment.

Most often, individual services are tied to a specific port on the optical terminal, and it is usually not possible to change this, only in some cases this is done through technical support. What can the user configure?

Can be customized Wi-Fi network, change the network name and password, channel and other parameters.

If you require more flexible configuration, then it is better to connect your router and configure all the necessary parameters. The provider's technical support will appropriately change the operating mode of the ONT so that it acts as a bridge for signal transmission, and the Internet session will be served by the router via a PPPoE connection. In this case, the restrictions imposed on the ONT configuration will not apply in any way.

When connecting additional devices (phones, TV set-top boxes, security alarms), ONT is configured by the provider. To do this, at the time of connection, a call is made to the appropriate technical support department. This is usually done directly by the specialist responsible for connections.

What do users think?

An analysis of reviews of GPON technology from Rostelecom shows that users mainly highlight the ability to connect via an optical line as more reliable and convenient compared to other connection technologies.

As an advantage, subscribers note the connection speed, which is significantly higher than, for example, via ADSL. Uninterrupted operation regardless of weather conditions is highly valued by residents of regions where frequent winds and thunderstorms cause major communication problems.

Many residents of areas with new development, as well as suburbs and remote areas, specify that connecting using this technology is a higher priority for them than others.

Let's sum it up

So, broadband Internet access using GPON technology has become firmly established in our daily lives, although it appeared relatively recently. Connection using this technology is quite reliable and user-friendly, allows you to receive a large number of services and ensures their high-quality provision.

Unfortunately, there are regions where connecting via GPON is still quite problematic due to the peculiarities of highway construction, as well as problems with accessibility of populated areas, which complicates the possibility of laying an optical network. But looking at how the technology's connectivity has expanded over the past few years, many more cities are likely to be connected soon.

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