Fibre networks serve as the critical foundation for digital and green societal transitions by delivering high bandwidth, stability, and low latency to support advanced services and complement 5G wireless deployments. The ETSI ISG F5G initiative coordinates on-premise, fixed access, and aggregation networks into a single extensive optical infrastructure to enable use cases like cloud VR, smart cities, and enterprise applications. Key technical features include Enhanced Fixed Broadband, Full-Fibre Connections, and Guaranteed Reliable Experience, which facilitate network simplification and cost-efficient deployment. Ultimately, F5G adapts fixed networks to the cloud age through end-to-end management and supports the evolution of 5G services for businesses and industries.
Keywords: F5G, optical networks, sustainable transitions, cloud services, smart applications