Broadband Optical Access Networks and Fiber-to-the-Home: Systems Technologies and Deployment Strategies

* Offers a comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to new developments in broadband access network technologies and services.
* Examines the impact of research and development in photonics technologies on broadband access and FTTH.
* Covers ADSL, VDSL with FTTC (Fiber-to-the-Curb), Cable Modem over HFC (Hybrid-Fiber Coax) and Gigabit Ethernet.
* Discusses the roles of Broadband Wireless LAN and integrated FTTH/Wireless Broadband Access as well as Broadband Home Networks.
* Provides a global view of broadband network development, presenting different technical and system deployment approaches and strategic considerations for comparison.
* Gives insight into the worldwide broadband competition and the future of this technology.