Title :
Risk analysis of residential broadband upgrade in a competitive and changing market
Author :
Ims, Leif Aarthun ; Stordahl, Kjell ; Olsen, Borgar Torre
Author_Institution :
Telenor Res. & Dev., Norway
fDate :
6/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The article presents risk and techno-economic analyses of broadband access network upgrade strategies for public network operators and cable operators in a competitive environment in the residential and small business market. The effect of uncertainties in predictions of critical parameters such as demand forecasts and market shares are analyzed. The assessed technology options include broadband twisted pair modem, hybrid fiber coax networks, and ATM-based passive optical networks
Keywords :
asynchronous transfer mode; broadband networks; business communication; cable television; coaxial cables; economics; modems; optical fibre subscriber loops; risk management; twisted pair cables; ATM based passive optical networks; broadband access network upgrade; broadband twisted pair modem; cable operators; competitive environment; competitive market; demand forecasts; hybrid fiber coax networks; market shares; public network operators; residential broadband upgrade; residential market; risk analysis; small business market; technoeconomic analyses; Coaxial components; Demand forecasting; Economic forecasting; Hybrid fiber coaxial cables; Modems; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber networks; Passive optical networks; Risk analysis; Uncertainty;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
