DocumentCode
2918165
Title
Developments in integrated, multiservice, broadband local networks
Author
Ritchie, W.K.
Author_Institution
British Telecom. plc, London, UK
fYear
1988
fDate
27-31 Mar 1988
Firstpage
373
Lastpage
378
Abstract
A description is given of the design of the British Telecommunications switched-star multiservice network now operational in London. Particular attention is given to the choice of network architecture, service provision, and control. The Mark 2 design is discussed. A study is also presented of an all-digital, all-optical multiservice star-structured network which anticipates broadband ISDN
Keywords
broadband networks; computer networks; optical communication; British Telecommunications switched-star multiservice network; Mark 2 design; all-optical multiservice star-structured network; broadband ISDN; broadband local networks; service provision; B-ISDN; Cable TV; Costs; Design engineering; Intelligent networks; Packet switching; Switches; Telecommunication control; Telecommunication switching; Wideband;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
INFOCOM '88. Networks: Evolution or Revolution, Proceedings. Seventh Annual Joint Conference of the IEEE Computer and Communcations Societies, IEEE
Conference_Location
New Orleans, LA
Print_ISBN
0-8186-0833-1
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/INFCOM.1988.12939
Filename
12939
Link To Document