OREANDA-NEWS. March 18, 2015. Huawei today announced that its Fast Access Terminal Box was awarded the iF Product Design Award at the 2015 International Forum Design Awards.

The Huawei Fast Access Terminal Box (ATB) is an indoor, high-speed fiber access communication device which delivers fiber to the home (FTTH). Designed to appeal to the style conscious, the Huawei Fast ATB has two prominent design features:

  • The first is the innovative integration of the optical cables inside the Fast ATB product. The fiber adapter and fiber cables are concealed inside the terminal, eliminating fiber splicing and maximizing installation efficiency, whilst achieving indoor fiber access system functionality.
  • The second is the wall-mounted design which incorporates a hidden switch for accessing the fiber port for quick, as well as convenient access to the cables. The structure is compact and discreet when installed.

Mr. Wang Zhengan, President, Access Network Product Line, Huawei, said, "The iF Design Award 2015 for the Huawei Fast ATB reflects the industry's recognition of our optical distribution network innovation. We will continue to invest in the design of our products and solutions, including the appearance, internal structure, installation efficiency, and port connections, with the aim of ensuring that we provide our customers with user-friendly, professional products."

The announcement of the iF Design Award success builds on previous recognition for Huawei’s fiber access terminals. In October 2012, Huawei released the industry’s first iODN solution which won the InfoVision Award in the “Best Broadband Access – Fixed" category at the Broadband World Forum in the same year. In September 2010, the Huawei ATB also won the Red Dot Design Award.

The iF Design Awards is regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious design awards. Held annually by Industrie Forum Design Hannover, an established German industrial design organization, the awards attract entries from numerous companies and designers from around the world. The iF Forum works with independent experts to judge the entrants on product quality, operation, and aesthetics. Winners represent outstanding design and manufacturing techniques.