Title :
The communications highway of the future
Author :
Newman, Stagg, Jr.
Abstract :
The author considers networks of the future that combine broadband transport with intelligent control and improved customer network management. He examines some of the service requirements related to broadband transport for such a system, with particular emphasis on the performance issues. Voice, visual, and data services are covered. The complexity of the communication environment and the resulting interconnection problem are examined.<>
Keywords :
broadband networks; telecommunication network management; telecommunication services; telecommunications computer control; broadband networks; broadband transport; customer network management; data services; intelligent control; interconnection problem; performance; telecommunication services; visual services; voice services; Bandwidth; Broadband communication; Delay; Electric variables measurement; Fabrics; Humans; Road transportation; Switches; Telecommunication traffic; Telephony;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
