How the XFO Range Addresses Network Upgrade Challenges
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Khanyile Merritt Dube
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Considerations such as budget pressures, long lead times, legacy infrastructure, and sustainability goals present well-established network upgrade challenges for operators. But the Technetix XFO range can help. A faceplate-only 1.8 GHz multitap upgrade, XFO is specifically designed to mitigate obstacles these challenges can create.
A smarter upgrade path
The XFO concept began with a simple question: how can operators update network performance without full tap replacement? Offering faceplates to fit existing housings allows operators a more resourceful and targeted upgrade process. This approach significantly reduces labor costs, truck rolls and service interruptions.
Built-in flexibility and compatibility
XFO faceplates are engineered for seamless integration with widely deployed housing types in the field. Keeping long-serving infrastructure in place supports upgrades with minimized service downtime for elevated operator confidence and customer reassurance.
Reliable supply and cost control
Greater choice helps stabilize costs and reduces exposure to market shortages or product end-of-life announcements. As an alternative source for high-performance faceplates, XFO provides operators more options around critical components.
Sustainability by design
Keeping existing housings in service avoids the unnecessary disposal of functional equipment. This helps lower environmental impacts, reduces e-waste, and strengthens operators’ sustainability commitments.
Future-proof performance
The XFO provides a reliable platform for long-term growth. Whether operators are preparing for higher frequencies, or modernizing ageing infrastructure, it is engineered to meet the demands of next-generation broadband networks.
XFO represents a practical response to industry-wide challenges. It’s a cost-effective, flexible and more sustainable path for keeping networks competitive and customers connected.
In Part 3, Khanyile Merritt Dube shares some customer experiences of the XFO faceplate-only retrofit.
Author – Khanyile Merritt Dube, Product Line Manager
Leading Technetix’ XFO range roll out, Khanyile is a skilled market trend analyst, creatively tapping in (quite literally!) to customer needs through innovative strategies. Holding a PhD from Ulster University, Khanyile steps away from the usual thesis-level territory for her customer-first-style blog posts.
