Furukawa Denko's PON system (* 1) and Sharp's local 5G system work together Furukawa Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (Furukawa Denko Co., Ltd.) can build a space-saving, high-speed, large-capacity wireless communication environment in apartment buildings, etc. ) And Sharp Corporation (hereinafter, Sharp) are local 5G solutions for cable TV (hereinafter, CATV) operators that can build a space-saving, high-speed, large-capacity wireless communication environment in apartment buildings, etc. with less capital investment. We will start studying for commercialization.We aim to start providing solutions by the end of 2023.This solution is linked with Furukawa Electric's PON system, which has a wealth of delivery records to CATV operators, and Sharp's local 5G system, which handles various 5G devices and has strengths in 5G technology.By utilizing the existing network owned by the CATV operator, it is possible to build a high-speed, large-capacity wireless communication environment with reduced capital investment, even in apartment buildings where it is difficult to wire optical fibers to each dwelling unit.In addition, by integrating the ONU (* 3) developed by Furukawa Electric and the local 5G base station developed by Sharp, it is easier to install in apartment buildings where space is limited.By installing a dedicated terminal in each dwelling unit, it will be possible to provide high-speed, large-capacity communication services.Furukawa Electric and Sharp will continue to leverage the strengths of both companies to contribute to the creation of new services for CATV operators using local 5G.This solution will be exhibited for reference at the Furukawa Electric booth at the "Cable Technology Show 2022 (* 4)" to be held at the Tokyo International Forum from July 28th (Thursday) to 29th (Friday), 2022.■ Overview of each company