What about the optical link back to the head-end exchange? Taking that from an existing fibre cabinet would make the pod addition to the PCP an easy build.
Then there is, of course, the question of the power supply. My understanding is that the pods "piggy-back" their supply off the fibre cabinet.
Perhaps Black Sheep will be able to clarify the situation?
I'm aware they need power and fibre, and that pods currently source these from an existing DSLAM in situ.
I was more questioning whether a VDSL pod can be placed where no DSLAM exists already, with fibre and power being sourced specifically for the pod.
They can pull in fibre for a new stand alone DSLAM. No reason why not for a pod on its own.
They source local power for stand alone DSLAM... this is where I'm not so sure it can be done with a pod.
Is there enough space within the pod for its own power supply without piggy backing an existing DSLAM's power supply.
I haven't seen a single FTTC cabinet deployed near me in quite a while.
The VDSL pods are new(ish) and would be a cheaper and quicker deployment method than having to erect a plinth for a DSLAM/shell.
Edit: to answer my own question the power board is already there, it would just need a power supply sourced locally.
So it's very possible.
Not much space for backup batteries though.