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Fiber in Broadband Access Networks

The most expensive element in delivering broadband Internet services over fiber optic cable is the access network, and...

Fiber in Broadband Access Networks
posted on: Oct 20, 2009 | author: John Bartell

Whither VDSL2, DOCSIS, and FTTH?

Choosing a new broadband network technology is no small task for a carrier. When moving to a better broadband...

Whither VDSL2, DOCSIS, and FTTH?
posted on: Sep 24, 2009 | author: John Bartell

FTTH Overview and Update

Fiber To The Home (FTTH) is one of several methods for delivering Broadband to residential subscribers. With FTTH, the...

FTTH Overview and Update
posted on: Sep 3, 2009 | author: John Bartell

State of The Broadband Internet

The Broadband Internet is often discussed, but rarely well defined.  The best definitions are the simplest.  My...

State of The Broadband Internet
posted on: Sep 1, 2009 | author: John Bartell

DOCSIS 3.0, a DSL nightmare

As much as the DSL folks would like to disbelieve, DOCSIS 3.0 is here today, works quite well, and will be ubiquitous...

DOCSIS 3.0, a DSL nightmare
posted on: Aug 10, 2009 | author: John Bartell

Competition Drives FTTP

What is the big driver for FTTP deployments?   In a word–competition, if this was not already obvious. FTTP...

Competition Drives FTTP
posted on: Aug 5, 2009 | author: John Bartell

Broadband is last to go

Why is telecom weathering the recession better than many industries?  The answer is simply that telecom services,...

Broadband is last to go
posted on: Aug 5, 2009 | author: John Bartell