摘要: An optical communications network ( 10) comprising an line termination 12), and a first multiplexer/demultiplexer (MUX/DEMUX) 14), N input ports output ports. The (10) further comprises plurality of wavelength division multiplexed passive (WDM PON) distribution networks (22) coupled to respective one the MUX/DEMUX units (20). Feeder fibres 16) are between Interconnection 18) pairs units.