Title :
Overview of the optical broadband access evolution: a joint article by operators in the IST network of excellence e-Photon/One
Author :
Chanclou, Philippe ; Gosselin, Stéphane ; Palacios, Juan Fernández ; Álvarez, Victor López ; Zouganeli, Evi
Author_Institution :
France Telecom
Abstract :
This article presents an operators´ view of the evolution towards broadband optical access networks. First, we describe a possible evolution of the optical access solution for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint architectures. Subsequently, currently available optical access solutions are evaluated and compared. Finally, we consider regulatory issues inside and outside Europe, and conclude by offering a recommendation with respect to regulation
Keywords :
broadband networks; government policies; optical fibre subscriber loops; Europe; IST network; excellence e-Photon-One; optical broadband access evolution; point-to-multipoint architecture; point-to-point architecture; regulatory issues; Availability; Bandwidth; Costs; HDTV; Intelligent networks; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber subscriber loops; Telecommunication services; Web and internet services;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCOM.2006.1678106
