Title :
The full services access networks initiative
Author :
Faulkner, David ; Mistry, Rajendrakumar ; Rowbotham, Tom ; Okada, Kenji ; Warzanskyj, Wsewolod ; Zylbersztejn, Albert ; Picault, Yves
Author_Institution :
British Telecom, UK
fDate :
4/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An international collaboration aimed at kick-starting investment in broadband access networks is discussed. This activity has focused on producing requirements and design solutions for a low-cost full services access network which is suitable for both home and business service delivery, starting from the telco position where enormous investment has already been made in copper pair technology. This article reports on the drivers, key issues, and top-level view of key requirements as agreed on by the seven major telcos and ten leading suppliers involved until June 1996
Keywords :
broadband networks; business communication; research initiatives; subscriber loops; broadband access networks; business service delivery; copper pair technology; design solution; full services access networks initiative; home delivery; international collaboration; requirements; Acceleration; Coaxial cables; Collaboration; Copper; Costs; Hybrid fiber coaxial cables; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber devices; Telecommunication services; Telephony;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
