Title :
Future fiber access needs and systems
Author :
Snelling, Richard K. ; Chernak, Jess ; Kaplan, Kathy Wilson
Author_Institution :
Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co., Atlanta, GA, USA
fDate :
4/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
BellSouth´s Superhome/Superoffice fiber optic concept is the focus of this discussion of evolving communication needs and services. Existing and planned optical fiber deployment in Southern Bell´s four-state area is described. The broadband services to be offered include high-speed data and full-motion video services (such as high-speed facsimile) and wide-area networks interconnection. Some of the other benefits of the Superhome/Superoffice are improved security and improved health and medical support. Ways to finance home information systems are considered.<>
Keywords :
broadband networks; computer networks; economics; high definition television; optical fibres; optical links; Bell South; HDTV; Southern Bell four-state area; Superhome/Superoffice fiber optic concept; broadband services; full-motion video services; high-speed data; home information system financing; optical fiber deployment; wide-area networks interconnection; Central office; HDTV; High definition video; ISDN; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber devices; Optical fibers; TV; Telephony; Video on demand;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
