Abstract: A method for data transmission over an optical network, the method including collecting a plurality of services data to be transmitted in at least one service collection unit, processing the services in their original protocols into packets, and converting the services into optical signals on an optical fiber for transmission into a metro network; and sorting the services from a plurality of packets according to service type in an aggregator, coupled for optical communication to the service collection units, and combining like services for transmission over a compatible transport network.

Abstract: A method for packet processing for data transmission over an optical fiber, the method including the steps of segmenting an incoming bit stream, adding a tag to a header of each segment, each tag including data identifying a route between a source and a destination end-point of the bit stream, encapsulating the tagged segment into a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) packet, and mapping the encapsulated packet into a transmission frame (SONET/SDH or other) for transmission over an optical fiber.

Abstract: A system for data transmission over an optical network, the system including a service collection unit including a collection module for collecting a plurality of services data to be transmitted, a processing module for processing the services in their original protocols into packets, and a packet transmission module for converting the services into optical signals on an optical fiber for transmission onto an access network; and an aggregator coupled for optical communication to the service collection unit and including a sorting module for sorting the services from a plurality of packets according to service type, and an aggregator module for combining like services for transmission over a compatible transport network.