DocumentCode
754258
Title
An Integrated Network Using Fiber Optics (INFO) for the Distribution of Video, Data and Telephony in Rural Areas
Author
Toms, Norman
Author_Institution
Bell-Northern Research, Canada and Currently Coyne Associates, Montreal, Canada
Volume
26
Issue
7
fYear
1978
fDate
7/1/1978 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
1037
Lastpage
1045
Abstract
This paper reviews systems which could be suitable for providing integrated broadband and narrowband telecommunications services in rural areas, using fiber optics as the transmission medium. Systems are compared for complexity and operational features, and the principal components in each system are described briefly.
Keywords
Optical fiber communication; Rural areas; Broadband communication; Coaxial cables; Costs; Data communication; Narrowband; Optical fibers; Repeaters; Telecommunication services; Telephony; Urban areas;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Communications, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0090-6778
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TCOM.1978.1094170
Filename
1094170
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